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{{Infobox mechanic | |||
| name = Illusion Ability | |||
| first= Mercadian Masques | |||
| last = Modern Horizons 2 | |||
| stats= {{stats|U=11|B=8}} | |||
| search= becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it | |||
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{{Distinguish|Skulk}} | {{Distinguish|Skulk}} | ||
'''Skulking''' is a [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used to describe the [[triggered ability]] of [[ | The '''Illusion ability''' (previously called '''Skulking''') is a [[List of Magic slang|slang term]] used to describe the [[triggered ability]] of [[creature]]s which have to be [[sacrifice]]d when they become the [[target]] of a [[spell]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/few-more-words-rd-2016-11-07|A Few More Words from R&D|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 7, 2016}}</ref> The ability used to care about spells and [[ability|abilities]], but now just cares about spells.<ref name="Pie Changes">{{DailyRef|making-magic/mechanical-color-pie-2021-changes-2021-10-18|Mechanical Color Pie 2021 Changes|[[Mark Rosewater]]|October 18, 2021}}</ref> | ||
Originally the effect was seen on [[black]] creatures (<c>Skulking Fugitive</c>, <c>Skulking Ghost</c> and <c>Skulking Knight</c>), but it is now seen on [[blue]] [[Illusion]] creatures. <ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/138882339333/have-we-seen-the-last-of-skulking|title=Have we seen the last of "skulking"?|February 07, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/140954951018/dear-mr-rosewater-today-i-turn-26-and-i-was|title= I was wondering if you had any trivia on illusions!|March 13, 2016}}</ref><ref name="Color Pie 2017">{{DailyRef|making-magic/mechanical-color-pie-2017-2017-06-05|Mechanical Color Pie 2017|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 5, 2017}}</ref> The more recent designs have restricted the ability to only trigger off spells (<c>Departed Deckhand</c>, <c>Labyrinth Guardian</c>). | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 08:10, 23 October 2021
| Illusion Ability | |
|---|---|
| Mechanic | |
| Introduced | Mercadian Masques |
| Last used | Modern Horizons 2 |
| Statistics |
19 cards  57.9%  42.1% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| fulloracle:"becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it" | |
- Not to be confused with Skulk.
The Illusion ability (previously called Skulking) is a slang term used to describe the triggered ability of creatures which have to be sacrificed when they become the target of a spell.[1] The ability used to care about spells and abilities, but now just cares about spells.[2]
Originally the effect was seen on black creatures (Skulking Fugitive, Skulking Ghost and Skulking Knight), but it is now seen on blue Illusion creatures. [3][4][5] The more recent designs have restricted the ability to only trigger off spells (Departed Deckhand, Labyrinth Guardian).
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 7, 2016). "A Few More Words from R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2021). "Mechanical Color Pie 2021 Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 07, 2016). "Have we seen the last of "skulking"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 13, 2016). "I was wondering if you had any trivia on illusions!". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 5, 2017). "Mechanical Color Pie 2017". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.