Phantom Nishoba
Commander 2017 188 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 188
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana green mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · White
- Artist
- Arnie Swekel
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Trample
This creature enters with seven +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever this creature deals damage, you gain that much life.
If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Phantom Nishoba was originally released in the Judgement set in 2002 before being reprinted for Commander 2017. As part of the 'Phantom' cycle, the card represents an ethereal creature that enters the battlefield with a set number of +1/+1 counters, which act as a shield against incoming damage. This mechanic was designed to reward players for managing their resources carefully, as the creature shrinks each time it prevents damage.
The artwork for the original iteration was created by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator known for his dynamic and often dark fantasy aesthetic. Walker’s design captures the spectral, fading quality of the creature, emphasizing its dual nature as both a physical threat and a fragile spirit. The card remains a notable piece of Magic: The Gathering history for its unique interaction with combat damage and its enduring presence in Selesnya-themed graveyard and counter-based strategies.
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