Jace's Phantasm

Description

Jace's Phantasm, card number 60 from the 2017 Iconic Masters set, represents a classic blue creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This Common rarity card, illustrated by Johann Bodin, features a Mana Cost of {U} and a Mana Value of 1. It enters the battlefield as a 1/1 Creature — Illusion with the Flying keyword ability, allowing it to bypass ground-based blockers and interact with aerial threats immediately. The card’s design centers on a powerful conditional effect. Jace's Phantasm gets +4/+4 as long as an opponent has ten or more cards in their graveyard. This mechanic transforms a fragile one-mana creature into a formidable 5/5 threat, making it a versatile piece for decks that utilize discard strategies or graveyard synergy. The flavor text notes that in the abstract memories of the Iquati, Jace found interesting ideas to improve upon, providing narrative context for the card’s existence without dictating gameplay mechanics. For collectors of the Iconic Masters set, this card serves as a key component for those completing the base set. While its competitive viability depends on specific deck archetypes, its efficient mana cost and scalable power make it a recognizable and functional asset in the broader Magic ecosystem.