Phantasmal Shieldback
Foundations Jumpstart 8 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 8
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it.
When this creature dies, draw a card.
It materialized in the mist, and the invading horde broke like waves against solid rock.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Phantasmal Shieldback was released as part of the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set titled Foundations Jumpstart. This set was designed to be a new entry point for players, specifically engineered to work in a ready-to-play, randomized format that minimizes the complexity of traditional deck construction. The design language of the card reflects the set's intent to provide immediate, intuitive gameplay mechanics that showcase the classic identity of blue-aligned creature types.
The art and mechanical design of the card follow the traditional fantasy aesthetic associated with illusions within the game's lore. By incorporating a defensive trigger mechanism, the card illustrates the tactical philosophy of blue decks, which prioritize reactive survival and board presence. Upon its release, the card was integrated into the broader Foundations framework, which sought to establish a stable, long-term core of cards intended to remain relevant for new and returning players alike.
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