Stormscape Familiar

Stormscape Familiar was originally printed in the 2000 Invasion expansion, but this specific version hails from the 2006 Time Spiral 'Timeshifted' subset. Wizards of the Coast introduced this collection to pay homage to the game's history by reprinting iconic or thematic cards from across Magic: The Gathering's early years, complete with the original art and a distinct purple expansion symbol. These cards were distributed as a nostalgic bonus inside boosters of the Time Spiral set, designed to bridge the gap between the game's past mechanics and its then-modern design philosophy.

The card's artwork, created by Greg Staples, features the signature aesthetic of the Invasion block, emphasizing the diverse, multi-colored nature of the weather-manipulating mages of Dominaria. As a familiar, the card functions as a cost-reducer for specific spell colors, a staple mechanical design for blue and black utility creatures of that era. Upon its release in the Timeshifted set, it was well-received by players who appreciated the aesthetic consistency with the original card frame, which had been updated to a modern layout shortly before this release.