Unexpected Assistance
Lorwyn Eclipsed 80 • common
- Set
- Lorwyn Eclipsed
- Collector number
- 80
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Gustavo Pelissari
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for 1 generic mana or one mana of that creature's color.)
Draw three cards, then discard a card.
In one breath, Abigale's mind turned from panic to poetry.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unexpected Assistance was released as part of the Lorwyn block, a period in Magic: The Gathering history defined by its whimsical, folklore-inspired setting. Designed to capture the essence of the plane's faerie-folk and shifting alliances, the card mechanical identity focuses on the reactive nature of Lorwyn's inhabitants, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention within the game's evolving tactical landscape.
The artwork, consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic of the 2007 set, was crafted to evoke the lush, autumnal atmosphere of the Lorwyn woods. Illustrators during this era were tasked with balancing the set's inherent charm with the darker undertones that would eventually lead to the Shadowmoor transition. The card was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its contribution to the cohesive visual language of the set.
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