Unlikely Aid
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 103 • common
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 103
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Randy Vargas
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Target creature gets +2/+0 and gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)
"I appreciate you not letting me fall to my death in the acid bogs. Now, can you let me down?"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unlikely Aid is a common-rarity instant card released in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering expansion Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. The set was designed around themes of mutation, monstrous behemoths, and the bond between humans and creatures in a harsh, monster-dominated wilderness. Mechanically, the card serves as a combat trick, offering a temporary power boost and temporary indestructible status to a creature, reflecting the desperate survival tactics common to the set's narrative.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez, who captured the high-stakes, visceral nature of the plane. His design emphasizes the chaotic energy of the environment, depicting a moment of sudden, interventionist survival. Within the broader context of the set's release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for limited formats, praised for its thematic alignment with the set's focus on creature-based combat and sudden tactical shifts.
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