The history of the Arabian Nights Oubliette card, a 1993 Magic: The Gathering enchantment featuring unique phased-out gameplay mechanics.
Oubliette
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Arabian Nights
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Released in 1993, the Arabian Nights Oubliette card represents a pivotal moment in early trading card game design. The card features a mana cost of {1}{B}{B} and functions by causing a target creature to phase out until the enchantment leaves the battlefield, effectively removing it from play while tapping it. For collectors, the Arabian Nights expansion holds significant historical weight as one of the earliest expansions to Magic: The Gathering. The Oubliette card, illustrated by Douglas Shuler, offers a glimpse into the artistic and mechanical direction of the brand during its formative years. Enthusiasts often seek this card to complete their Arabian Nights sets or to appreciate its contribution to the game's evolving ruleset. Its status as a common card in a highly sought-after set makes it a valuable piece for serious collectors building their archives. Understanding the mechanics and history of this product helps collectors appreciate its place in the broader context of Magic: The Gathering's legacy.
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Oubliette
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}{B}
Enchantment
B
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When this enchantment enters, target creature phases out until this enchantment leaves the battlefield. Tap that creature as it phases in this way. (Auras and Equipment phase out with it. While permanents are phased out, they're treated as though they don't exist.)