Mistform
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The Mistform are a type of illusion from Dominaria.
Description
Misforms were a cycle of creatures in Onslaught. They all had activated abilities that allowed them to change their creature type to another for one colorless mana. The greatest of the mistform, Mistform Ultimus, was every creature type by default and became the inspiration for Changeling.[1] Mistform creatures appeared as angels, birds, humans, mutants, slivers, and walls. A Mistform Sliver took the form of a junior researcher to escape the Riptide Project.[2]
Myth of Reality
Several of the Mistform creatures reference five myths of reality in their flavor text. They are said to be Familiarity, Devotion, Conviction, Fellowship, and Trust.
| Excerpt | Card Source |
|---|---|
| Familiarity, the first myth of reality: What you know the best, you observe the least. | Mistform Mutant |
| Devotion, the second myth of reality: The faithful are most hurt by the objects of their faith. | Mistform Dreamer |
| Conviction, the third myth of reality: Only those who seek the truth can be deceived. | Mistform Wall |
| Fellowship, the fourth myth of reality: As the tides of war shift, so do loyalties. | Highland Weald |
| Trust, the fifth myth of reality: Every truth holds the seed of betrayal. | Mistform Mask |
Trivia
- Mistforms were Mark Rosewater's favorite part of Onslaught.[1]
- Lorwyn later featured a cycle of Infiltrators that were inspired by the Mistforms but instead gained the creature types of any card under the player's control.
In-game references
- Represented in:
- Associated cards:
References
- ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (November 19, 2007). "The Times They Are A Changeling". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Flavor text for Mistform Sliver (Legions).