Phantom Monster
Limited Edition Beta 70 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 70
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jesper Myrfors
- Market price
- $21.55
What it does
Flying
"While, like a ghastly rapid river, Through the pale door, A hideous throng rush out forever, And laugh—but smile no more."— Edgar Allan Poe, "The Haunted Palace"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phantom Monster was released as part of the Limited Edition Beta set in 1993, shortly after the debut of Magic: The Gathering. As one of the earliest creature cards in the game's history, it represents the foundational design philosophy of Richard Garfield's trading card system, which sought to balance accessible gameplay with strategic depth. Its inclusion in the Beta print run helped solidify the color identity of blue as a faction defined by flying creatures and evasive combat tactics.
The card features artwork by Jesper Myrfors, who served as the game's original art director. Myrfors utilized a distinct, moody aesthetic that drew from classic high fantasy tropes, aiming to give the early game a grounded and tangible feel. Phantom Monster was received by early players as a reliable, mid-range flying threat, and its design served as a benchmark for creature power levels during the formative years of the hobby.
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