The Startling Development foil card from the 2020 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion offers a unique twist on creature transformation for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Startling Development
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
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Released in 2020, Startling Development stands out as a distinctive blue instant within the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion. As card number 68, this foil variant captures the whimsical and monstrous spirit of the set, transforming a target creature into a blue Serpent with a base power and toughness of 4/4 until the end of the turn. The card also features the Cycling mechanic, allowing players to discard it for a single mana to draw a new card, adding strategic flexibility to any deck. Illustrated by Simon Dominic, this Magic: The Gathering card blends gameplay utility with the visual appeal that defines the Ikoria series. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Ikoria sets or to appreciate the unique foil treatment that enhances its visual presence on the table. The combination of its instant speed, serpent transformation, and cycling ability makes it a memorable piece for enthusiasts of the game. Whether used in casual play or collected for its aesthetic value, the Startling Development foil remains a notable entry in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Startling Development
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Simon Dominic
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Until end of turn, target creature becomes a blue Serpent with base power and toughness 4/4. Cycling {1} ({1}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Remarkably, dinner continued with no further interruptions.