Ray of Command
Mirage 86 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Andrew Robinson
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Untap target creature an opponent controls and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. When you lose control of the creature, tap it.
"Heel."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the 1996 Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, Ray of Command represents a classic blue-aligned instant spell. The set was notable for introducing mechanics like phasing and for its distinct aesthetic influence from Middle Eastern mythology and folklore. Designed during a period of experimentation for Wizards of the Coast, the card was intended to provide blue players with a tactical, temporary method of creature control that could disrupt an opponent's combat phase.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Amy Weber, a prolific artist during the game’s early years. Weber’s illustration captures a swirling, ethereal magical discharge, aligning with the fluid and reactive nature of blue mana. Upon its release, the card became a staple in limited formats and casual play, appreciated for its versatility as a combat trick that could both untap a blocker and surprise an opponent, reflecting the deliberate, thoughtful playstyle often associated with the color blue.
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