Dazzling Beauty is a 1996 Mirage common Instant card that manipulates combat rules. This catalog-level entry covers the card's identity and gameplay mechanics for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
Dazzling Beauty
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Description
Dazzling Beauty, printed as card number 8 in the 1996 Mirage expansion, represents a pivotal moment in early Magic: The Gathering design. As a white Instant with a mana cost of {2}{W}, this card introduced a unique interaction to the game’s combat phase that remains relevant in various formats. The card’s ability to target an unblocked attacking creature and force it to become blocked provides a strategic answer to aggressive decks. This effect works even on creatures that possess abilities preventing them from being blocked, making it a versatile tool in the right deck. Additionally, the card offers card advantage by allowing the player to draw a card during the next turn’s upkeep, effectively trading a resource for board control. For collectors, Mirage cards are highly sought after for their distinctive aesthetic and historical significance in the TCG’s evolution. Dazzling Beauty, as a common, serves as an accessible entry point into the set while offering powerful gameplay potential. Whether you are building a vintage deck or completing your Mirage collection, this card is a staple for any player looking to manipulate the flow of combat. Its enduring popularity in casual and competitive play underscores its importance in the Magic: The Gathering canon. By focusing on the identity and mechanics of cards like Dazzling Beauty, we help enthusiasts appreciate the depth and strategy that define the game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dazzling Beauty
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Harold McNeill
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Cast this spell only during the declare blockers step. Target unblocked attacking creature becomes blocked. (This spell works on creatures that can't be blocked.) Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
