The 1993 Limited Edition Beta release of Magic: The Gathering with this Camouflage card. A foundational Instant from the game's earliest era, now a staple for vintage collectors.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Limited Edition Beta
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The 1993 Limited Edition Beta release of Magic: The Gathering established the foundation for the world's first trading card game, and card number 188, Camouflage, remains a notable piece of that history. Released under the LEB set code, this Instant card features artwork by Jesper Myrfors and carries the mana cost of {G}. As one of the earliest spells printed, it represents the strategic complexity introduced during the game's inaugural expansion. Camouflage offers a unique tactical option within the Limited Edition Beta framework. The card allows a player to manipulate the blocking step by forcing defenders to randomly assign their creatures to attacking threats. This mechanic introduces an element of chance that was characteristic of the game's early design philosophy, where complex interactions were still being explored and refined. For collectors, owning a copy of this card is akin to holding a piece of gaming history, as the Limited Edition Beta set is widely regarded as the most important print run in the franchise's timeline. Collectors often seek out cards from this era due to their historical significance and the enduring popularity of the game. The Limited Edition Beta set was produced in limited quantities, making original prints highly desirable among vintage enthusiasts. Whether you are looking to complete a vintage collection or add a foundational spell to your library, this card represents a critical component of the Magic: The Gathering legacy. The combination of its iconic status, Jesper Myrfors' distinctive art style, and its role in early gameplay makes it a perennial favorite among serious collectors and historians of the hobby.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Camouflage
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{G}
Instant
G
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Cast this spell only during your declare attackers step. This turn, instead of declaring blockers, each defending player chooses any number of creatures they control and divides them into a number of piles equal to the number of attacking creatures for whom that player is the defending player. Creatures those players control that can block additional creatures may likewise be put into additional piles. Assign each pile to a different one of those attacking creatures at random. Each creature in a pile that can block the creature that pile is assigned to does so. (Piles can be empty.)
