Sulam Djinn

Sulam Djinn was released in October 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked the beginning of a three-part block centered around a multiversal war against the Phyrexians, a theme that emphasized the mechanical importance of multicolored spells. Within the game's mechanics, the card serves as a blue-aligned creature that utilizes an echo ability, reflecting the strategic trade-offs central to the set's design philosophy.

The card’s artwork was illustrated by Paolo Parente, a prolific artist known for his distinctively gritty and industrial aesthetic that often appeared throughout the Invasion block. Parente’s depiction of the Djinn emphasizes the card's elemental nature, fitting the set’s focus on the convergence of different magical domains. Upon release, the card was generally viewed as a solid mid-tier inclusion for Limited play environments, praised for its efficient presence despite the upkeep cost imposed by the echo keyword.