Turn Aside
Scars of Mirrodin 49 • common
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Shelly Wan
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Counter target spell that targets a permanent you control.
"It's not my job to ask our leaders about their experiments at the Knowledge Pool. It's my job to make sure they can continue performing them."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Turn Aside was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin set, a landmark return to the metallic plane of Mirrodin in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set explored the conflict between the native inhabitants of the world and the encroaching corruption of the Phyrexians, a fanatical race of biomechanical beings. Mechanically, the card serves as a specialized form of countermagic, reflecting the set's focus on interaction and the defensive capabilities of the Mirran resistance against Phyrexian spells.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, a prominent contributor to the game known for his gritty, detailed aesthetic. Walker’s depiction captures the kinetic energy of the spell, focusing on the redirection of magical force. Within the broader context of the set, Turn Aside provided players with a low-cost, tactical option for protecting permanents, earning it a reputation as a niche but effective utility card in formats where protecting key assets from targeted removal is essential.
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