Will-o'-the-Wisp
Ninth Edition 169★ • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 169★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Rob Alexander
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
black mana: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Will-o'-the-Wisp first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as part of the game's original core collection. It represents a classic example of early black-mana creatures, functioning as a recurring, defensive spirit meant to frustrate opponents. The card has been reprinted numerous times due to its status as a staple of early gameplay, eventually appearing in Ninth Edition in 2005.
The Ninth Edition printing features iconic artwork by Quinton Hoover, whose stylistic, flowing lines became synonymous with early Magic aesthetic. Hoover’s illustration emphasizes the ethereal and elusive nature of the creature, aligning with its gameplay ability to regenerate. Within the community, the card is remembered for its resilience and its specific role in establishing the black color identity of the game, remaining a nostalgic favorite for players who appreciate the mechanics of the original sets.
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