Flickerwisp is an Uncommon white Elemental creature from the 2017 Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion. This card features a distinct exile-and-return effect, making it a versatile tool for Magic: The Gathering strategies.
Flickerwisp
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
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Description
Flickerwisp, designated as card number 9 in the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion, is a white Elemental creature that debuted in Magic: The Gathering in 2017. Designed with a mana cost of {1}{W}{W} and a power/toughness of 3/1, this card offers strategic value through its Flying ability and a potent triggered effect. When Flickerwisp enters the battlefield, it allows the controller to exile a target permanent and return it to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step. This unique interaction makes it a compelling choice for players looking to manipulate the board state or disrupt opponent strategies without permanently removing key threats. As part of the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, Flickerwisp represents the diverse creature types and mechanics introduced in this supplemental release. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards from this era to complete sets or build themed collections. The Uncommon rarity of Flickerwisp ensures it remains accessible while still offering a distinct mechanical identity within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe. Whether you are a long-time player or a new collector exploring the game's history, this card serves as an interesting piece of the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas lore and gameplay ecosystem. Its ability to interact with permanents across turns adds depth to deck construction, appealing to those who appreciate strategic complexity in the trading card game.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Flickerwisp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Jeremy Enecio
Card Stock
English
{1}{W}{W}
Creature — Elemental
3 / 1
W
Card Text
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Flying When this creature enters, exile another target permanent. Return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Its wings disturb more than air.
FAQ
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What set is Flickerwisp #9 from?
Flickerwisp is card number 9 from the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas set, which was released in 2017. It is an Uncommon white Elemental creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
What does Flickerwisp do in gameplay?
Flickerwisp has Flying and an ability that exiles a target permanent when it enters the battlefield. That exiled permanent returns to the battlefield under its owner's control at the beginning of the next end step.
Who illustrated the card art for Flickerwisp?
The artwork for Flickerwisp was created by artist Jeremy Enecio. The illustration accompanies the card's rules text and flavor text within the Archenemy: Nicol Bolas expansion.
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