Ethereal Ambush, a Common Instant from Magic: The Gathering's The List series, featuring the unique Manifest mechanic in its 2019 release.
Ethereal Ambush
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Ethereal Ambush, designated as FRF-152, is a distinct Instant card from Magic: The Gathering's The List series, released in 2019. This card carries a mana cost of {3}{G}{U}, requiring five total mana to cast, and is characterized by its green and blue color identity. The artwork for this card was created by Lius Lasahido, contributing to the visual narrative of the set. As a Common rarity card within The List, it offers collectors a tangible piece of the game's evolving design history. The card's gameplay revolves around the Manifest mechanic, a strategic tool that allows players to put the top two cards of their library onto the battlefield face down as 2/2 creatures. This introduces an element of uncertainty and tactical depth, as players can turn these manifested cards face up any time they are creature cards by paying their mana cost. This flexibility makes Ethereal Ambush an interesting addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic nuances of the game. The List series itself is a unique format in Magic: The Gathering, often featuring cards that rotate in and out of legal play or serve as promotional items for various events. Collectors often seek out cards from this series due to their diverse nature and the specific stories they tell within the broader Magic universe. Ethereal Ambush, with its specific card number and set code PLST, stands as a recognizable item for those tracking the progression of the game's card pool. For collectors, acquiring cards from The List provides a connection to the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of Magic: The Gathering. The card's design and rules text reflect the creativity and complexity that define the game, making it a valuable item for enthusiasts who appreciate both the aesthetic and mechanical aspects of card collecting. The presence of flavor text referencing the Temur lands further embeds the card within the rich lore of the Magic universe, enhancing its appeal for lore-focused collectors.
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Ethereal Ambush
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lius Lasahido
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}{U}
Instant
G, U
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Manifest the top two cards of your library. (To manifest a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)
The energies of the Temur lands are readily unleashed upon intruders.











