The 2001 Magic: The Gathering Deckmasters release featuring Phantasmal Fiend, a black-bordered Common Illusion creature known for its strategic flexibility.
Phantasmal Fiend
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Deckmasters
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This Illusion creature costs {3}{B} to cast and boasts a unique defensive footprint with 1 power and 5 toughness. Its design emphasizes tactical adaptability, allowing players to manipulate its combat capabilities through specific mana abilities. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of early 2000s trading card game history. Owning a copy of Phantasmal Fiend allows enthusiasts to complete their set collections or simply appreciate the intricate world-building of the Magic universe. The card's enduring presence in collector communities highlights its significance beyond casual play. Whether you are building a themed collection around Illusion creatures or focusing on the Deckmasters set specifically, this card offers a solid foundation. The product identity remains consistent across all listings, ensuring that collectors know exactly what they are acquiring regardless of the specific seller or condition of the physical copy. For those interested in the strategic depth of early Magic expansions, Phantasmal Fiend serves as a key component of the Deckmasters experience.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Phantasmal Fiend
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Scott Kirschner
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Illusion
1 / 5
B
Card Text
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{B}: This creature gets +1/-1 until end of turn. {1}{U}: Switch this creature's power and toughness until end of turn.
FAQ
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What type of creature is Phantasmal Fiend?
Phantasmal Fiend is classified as a Creature — Illusion in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It requires {3}{B} mana to cast and has a mana value of 4.
What are the abilities of Phantasmal Fiend?
The card has two activated abilities: paying {B} gives it +1/-1 until end of turn, while paying {1}{U} switches its power and toughness until end of turn.
What set is Phantasmal Fiend from?
Phantasmal Fiend is from the Deckmasters expansion, released in 2001. It is designated as card number 8b within that set.
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