Zhalfirin Decoy
Modern Horizons 39 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Paul Scott Canavan
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
tap: Tap target creature. Activate only if you had a creature enter the battlefield under your control this turn.
"Never let them take their eyes off you."— Sidar Jabari
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Zhalfirin Decoy was released in 2019 as part of the Modern Horizons set, a unique expansion designed specifically for the Modern format of Magic: The Gathering. Unlike standard sets, Modern Horizons was built to introduce powerful, nostalgic, and often complex cards directly into the Modern card pool without passing through a Standard rotation, allowing designers to explore deep-cut lore and mechanics from the game's expansive history.
The card features artwork by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive, atmospheric style. Within the game’s narrative, the Zhalfirin Decoy represents the tactical traditions of Zhalfir, a fallen nation from the continent of Jamuraa known for its temporal magic and defensive ingenuity. The card was designed as a blue creature utilizing the 'tap' mechanic to manipulate combat, reflecting the deceptive nature of the Zhalfirin scouts and their ability to misdirect opponents.
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