Leyline Phantom is a blue Illusion creature from the 2013 Magic: The Gathering Gatecrash expansion, known for its distinctive combat trigger.
Leyline Phantom
2013 • Magic: The Gathering • Gatecrash
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Leyline Phantom, card number 41 in the Gatecrash set, represents a strategic blue Illusion from Magic: The Gathering's 2013 release. Designed by Ryan Yee, this creature challenges standard combat dynamics through its unique ability: when it deals combat damage, it returns to its owner's hand rather than being destroyed. This mechanic allows players to preserve the 5/5 body for future turns, offering flexibility in defensive and control-oriented strategies. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, this card serves as a tangible piece of the Gatecrash era's design philosophy. As a Common rarity card, it remains an accessible entry point for enthusiasts looking to acquire specific pieces of the TCG's rich history. Whether you are building a thematic collection or seeking to understand the evolution of blue creature mechanics, Leyline Phantom offers a clear example of the game's innovative design during this period.
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Leyline Phantom
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Ryan Yee
Card Stock
English
{4}{U}
Creature — Illusion
5 / 5
U
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When this creature deals combat damage, return it to its owner's hand. (Return it only if it survived combat.)
"Is the maze itself a phantom? Or is one as real as the other? Perhaps I am as mad as the dragon." —Jace Beleren, journal