The 2004 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Dawn Spectral Shift foil card offers versatile gameplay with its entwine mechanic. A sought-after rare for dedicated collectors.
Spectral Shift
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Dawn
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Released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features the instant Spectral Shift. Carrying the card number 37 in the 5DN set code, it stands out as a rare foil version designed by artist John Avon. The card’s mana cost of {1}{U} and mana value of 2 make it an efficient blue instant capable of significant board impact. Spectral Shift allows players to choose one of two effects: replacing all instances of one basic land type with another, or swapping one color word for another on a target spell or permanent. This effect lasts indefinitely, offering strategic depth in both casual and competitive environments. By paying the entwine cost of {2}, players can choose both effects simultaneously, maximizing the card's versatility. For collectors, the foil treatment adds visual appeal, while the card's unique mechanics make it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a deck around text-altering strategies or simply appreciate the intricate design of Fifth Dawn, Spectral Shift is a compelling piece of TCG history. Its enduring popularity among fans of the game ensures it remains a notable card in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Spectral Shift
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
John Avon
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Choose one — • Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one basic land type with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.) • Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (This effect lasts indefinitely.) Entwine {2} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)