Turnabout

Turnabout was originally released in the 1999 Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a versatile blue instant, it allows players to tap or untap all artifacts, creatures, or lands, a mechanic that quickly became a staple for combo-oriented deck builders looking to generate massive amounts of mana or neutralize an opponent's board presence. The card was selected for the 2023 Dominaria Remastered set, which curated iconic cards from throughout the game's history to celebrate the plane of Dominaria, maintaining its utility while introducing it to a new generation of players.

The artwork for this version was illustrated by Heather Hudson, a prolific artist known for her distinct, painterly style that graced many cards during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Hudson’s design for Turnabout captures the fluidity of the spell’s effect, emphasizing the magical shift in momentum inherent to its function. As a card that oscillates between defensive and offensive applications, it remains a respected piece of mechanical design that reflects the high-complexity era of early Magic development.