The 1995 Fourth Edition Will-o'-the-Wisp is a Rare Black Spirit creature from Magic: The Gathering, featuring the iconic artist Jesper Myrfors.
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Will-o'-the-Wisp, card number 171 from the 1995 Fourth Edition set, represents a foundational element of early Magic: The Gathering gameplay. This Rare card is classified as a Creature — Spirit with a mana cost of one black mana. It possesses Flying and the ability to Regenerate, making it a resilient presence on the battlefield. The card’s design features artwork by Jesper Myrfors, whose illustrations helped define the visual identity of the game during its classic era. Collectors often seek this card for its historical significance within the Fourth Edition expansion. As one of the most widely distributed sets in Magic history, Fourth Edition cards serve as entry points for new players and nostalgia pieces for veteran hobbyists. The interplay between Flying and Regenerate offers strategic depth, allowing players to control the air and recover from removal spells. This card remains a recognizable artifact for those who appreciate the mechanical and artistic evolution of the hobby.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Will-o'-the-Wisp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Spirit
0 / 1
B
Card Text
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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.)
"About, about in reel and rout The death-fires danced at night; The water, like a witch's oils, Burnt green, and blue and white." —Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"