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The 2021 Crimson Vow Commander release of Haunting Imitation (Card #13) is a blue Sorcery card featuring artwork by Liiga Smilshkalne.

Haunting Imitation

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Crimson Vow • Commander

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Product Overview

Description

Classified as Card #13 in this set, this blue Sorcery card offers a strategic effect that resonates with players who enjoy recursive board states and creature token generation. Designed by Liiga Smilshkalne, the card's visual identity complements the dark, romantic themes prevalent in the Crimson Vow block, making it a notable piece for collectors focusing on specific set aesthetics. For collectors of trading card games, Haunting Imitation represents the intersection of gameplay utility and collectible design. As a Rare card, it holds its place within the hierarchy of the Crimson Vow Commander subset, appealing to those who build their collections around specific expansions rather than individual characters. The card's ability to reveal the top cards of libraries and create 1/1 Spirit tokens with flying provides a unique mechanical identity that distinguishes it from other card types in the same release. Investing in Magic: The Gathering collectibles often involves targeting cards from pivotal sets that defined a specific era of the game. The Crimson Vow Commander subset was designed to offer pre-constructed decks with powerful themes, and individual cards from this release retain significance for their design and mechanical contribution. Collectors who focus on the 2021 era of TCG releases often seek out cards like Haunting Imitation for their ability to complete set collections or to represent the strategic diversity of that year's product lines. Whether you are a player looking to understand the card's role in the Commander format or a collector building a library of Magic: The Gathering artifacts, this card offers a tangible connection to the 2021 release. The product details highlight its rarity level and its specific position within the Crimson Vow Commander subset, providing clear identification for cataloging purposes. For those who value the history of TCG design and the evolution of card mechanics, Haunting Imitation serves as a definitive example of the creative direction taken during this period of the game's development.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2021

Series

Crimson Vow

Subset

Commander

Subset Type

Subset

Card Number

#13

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Rare

Artist

Liiga Smilshkalne

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{U}

Type

Sorcery

Color

U

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Each player reveals the top card of their library. For each creature card revealed this way, create a token that's a copy of that card, except it's 1/1, it's a Spirit in addition to its other types, and it has flying. If no creature cards were revealed this way, return Haunting Imitation to its owner's hand.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mana cost of Haunting Imitation?

Haunting Imitation has a mana cost of two generic mana and one blue mana, resulting in a total mana value of three. It is a blue card that can be cast using blue mana sources.

What does the Haunting Imitation card do in gameplay?

When cast, each player reveals the top card of their library. For every creature card revealed, the controller creates a 1/1 Spirit token with flying that copies that creature. If no creatures are revealed, the card returns to its owner's hand.

Is Haunting Imitation part of the main Crimson Vow set?

Haunting Imitation is part of the Crimson Vow Commander subset, designated as card number 13. It is distinct from the main Crimson Vow expansion set, though it shares the same set code and thematic design elements.

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