The Will-o'-the-Wisp card (#171) from Magic: The Gathering's 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border expansion. A rare Spirit creature designed by Jesper Myrfors.
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1995 as part of Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, Will-o'-the-Wisp is card number 171 in the series. This rare creature card features a mana cost of one black mana and possesses a power and toughness of 0/1. Designed by artist Jesper Myrfors, the card represents a foundational element of early Black deck strategies within the game's history. Collectors often seek this print for its historical significance in the game's early expansion cycles. The Foreign Black Border variant distinguishes this release from standard domestic prints, appealing to those who focus on regional distribution differences. As a Spirit subtype, the card offers unique gameplay interactions centered on evasion and survival. The set's design language from this era is distinctively recognized by hobbyists who value the evolution of card art and mechanics. Understanding the context of Fourth Edition helps collectors appreciate the rarity and demand for specific cards like Will-o'-the-Wisp. The card's rules allow it to regenerate, making it a resilient choice in early game formats. For investors and long-term holders, cards from this pivotal 1995 set remain a cornerstone of Magic: The Gathering collecting.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Spirit
0 / 1
B
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {B}: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
