Innistrad #18 features the White mana enchantment Ghostly Possession, designed by Howard Lyon for the 2011 Magic: The Gathering release.
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Innistrad
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Ghostly Possession is a White mana enchantment card from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Innistrad set, carrying card number 18. Designed by Howard Lyon, this Aura enchantment offers a distinct mechanical package for players building their decks. The card requires a mana cost of two generic mana and one White mana to cast, resulting in a total mana value of three. As an Aura, this card requires a target creature to enchant. Once attached, it grants the enchanted creature the flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. Furthermore, it provides a defensive shield by preventing all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by the enchanted creature. This combination of evasion and total combat protection makes it a functional tool in strategic gameplay. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out specific cards from Innistrad to complete their collections or to appreciate the unique design elements of the era. Whether you are looking to expand your library of White mana cards or are interested in the broader history of the Innistrad block, this card represents a key piece of that release. The clear text and structured layout allow players to easily reference its rules during play. For those who value the strategic depth and aesthetic of the 2011 era, Ghostly Possession remains a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog.
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Ghostly Possession
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Howard Lyon
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Enchantment — Aura
W
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature has flying. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by enchanted creature.
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Ghostly Possession is an Aura enchantment that grants the enchanted creature flying and prevents all combat damage dealt to and by that creature. It requires {2}{W} to cast.
The artwork for Ghostly Possession from the Innistrad set was created by artist Howard Lyon.
Ghostly Possession has a mana value of 3, reflecting its mana cost of two generic mana and one White mana.
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