Jabari's Influence is a Rare Instant card from the 1996 Magic: The Gathering Mirage expansion, identified as card number 24 in the Mirage set.
Jabari's Influence
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirage
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Released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion, Jabari's Influence stands as a distinctive white Instant within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. As card number 24 in the Mirage set, this Rare card offers collectors a tangible piece of early TCG history. The card's mana cost of {3}{W}{W} and mana value of 5 define its strategic footprint, requiring players to manage resources carefully before casting. Its effect allows the controller to gain command of a nonartifact, nonblack creature that attacked them, placing a -1/-0 counter on it, a mechanic that reflects the tactical depth of the era. Designed with a normal layout, this card features artwork by Gerry Grace, whose contribution remains a valued element for Mirage enthusiasts. Collectors often seek out specific cards from the Mirage set to complete their collections or to appreciate the evolving design language of the time. The Sidar Jabari flavor text adds narrative context, hinting at the character's unique perspective on conflict. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering library, this card represents a key component of the Mirage series. The combination of its white color identity, Instant type, and specific rules interaction makes it a notable entry for serious hobbyists. Whether used for nostalgic collecting or set completion, this product maintains its relevance within the broader Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Jabari's Influence
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Gerry Grace
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}{W}
Instant
W
Card Text
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Cast this spell only after combat. Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature that attacked you this turn and put a -1/-0 counter on it.
"Common soldiers can't understand what a sidar knows: the enemy can be a resource." —Sidar Jabari
