Illusion ability

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Not to be confused with Skulk.
Illusion Ability
Mechanic
Introduced Mercadian Masques
Last used Foundations Jumpstart
Scryfall Statistics

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 (as seen on Departed Deckhand, Labyrinth Guardian, Dream Strix).[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]

References

  1. Mark Rosewater (November 7, 2016). "A Few More Words from R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2021). "Mechanical Color Pie 2021 Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2021-10-18.
  3. Mark Rosewater (February 07, 2016). "Have we seen the last of "skulking"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  4. Mark Rosewater (March 13, 2016). "I was wondering if you had any trivia on illusions!". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  5. Mark Rosewater (June 5, 2017). "Mechanical Color Pie 2017". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.