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The Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction foil card (Innistrad: Crimson Vow, #9) is a 2021 Magic: The Gathering uncommon spirit creature with a transformative layout.

Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction

2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad: Crimson Vow

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Product Overview

Description

The Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction foil card from Magic: The Gathering Innistrad: Crimson Vow offers collectors a unique entry into the game’s transformative mechanics. Released in 2021 as card number 9 in the VOW set, this uncommon spirit creature features a distinct double-faced design that allows it to transform from one state to another during gameplay. The card is printed with a premium foil finish, adding a tactile and visual appeal that distinguishes it from the standard nonfoil versions found in booster packs. Designed by artist Andrew Mar, the card captures the eerie, gothic aesthetic characteristic of the Innistrad plane. As a white one-mana cost creature with a mana value of three, Distracting Geist brings strategic depth to decks focused on spirit themes. Its ability to tap a defending player’s creature upon attacking provides immediate board control, while the Disturb mechanic allows players to cast the transformed version from the graveyard for a specific cost. This dual functionality makes it a versatile piece for competitive play and a sought-after addition for set collectors. For collectors, the foil treatment enhances the card’s desirability, making it a standout piece in any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a comprehensive collection of the Crimson Vow set, this card represents a key component of the era’s design philosophy. Its combination of strategic utility and aesthetic quality ensures it remains a relevant and valuable item for enthusiasts of the trading card game.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2021

Series

Innistrad: Crimson Vow

Card Number

#9

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Andrew Mar

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{W}

Type

Creature — Spirit

Power / Toughness

2 / 1

Color

W

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls. Disturb {4}{W} (You may cast this card from your graveyard transformed for its disturb cost.)

"I never did enjoy studying."

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FAQ

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What is the Disturb mechanic on Distracting Geist?

The Disturb mechanic allows players to cast the transformed version of the card from their graveyard by paying its disturb cost. This provides an alternative way to utilize the card’s abilities without having to draw it normally.

Who designed the artwork for this Magic: The Gathering card?

The artwork for the Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction foil card was created by Andrew Mar, who is known for his contributions to the Magic: The Gathering franchise.

What rarity is the Distracting Geist card in the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set?

This card is classified as an Uncommon rarity within the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set. It features a foil finish, which is a special treatment applied to certain copies of the card.

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