The 1993 Unlimited Edition Illusionary Mask is a Rare Artifact card from Magic: The Gathering, designed to allow players to cast creatures face down as 2/2 creatures.
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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Released in 1993 as part of the Unlimited Edition, the Illusionary Mask is a Rare Artifact card identified by number 250 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Amy Weber, this card introduces a strategic mechanic that allows players to cast creatures from their hand face down as 2/2 creatures without paying their mana cost. This unique ability adds a layer of unpredictability and tactical depth to the game, making it a notable piece for enthusiasts of the early Magic: The Gathering era. The card’s ability requires a mana cost of two generic mana to activate. Once activated as a sorcery, players can choose a creature card in their hand and cast it face down. The resulting 2/2 creature spell retains certain properties; if it would take damage, deal damage, or become tapped, it turns face up instead. This mechanic encourages players to think creatively about their hand management and board state, offering a distinct gameplay experience that has fascinated collectors and players alike. In the context of Magic: The Gathering, the Illusionary Mask represents the innovative spirit of the game’s early years. As a part of the Unlimited Edition, it holds historical significance for collectors who appreciate the foundational sets that shaped the trading card game. The card’s design and rules text reflect the complexity and creativity that have made Magic: The Gathering a enduring favorite. Collectors often seek out cards like the Illusionary Mask to complete their sets or to add a unique strategic element to their collections. Whether for gameplay or historical appreciation, this card remains a significant item for fans of the game.
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Illusionary Mask
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Amy Weber
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English
{2}
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{X}: You may choose a creature card in your hand whose mana cost could be paid by some amount of, or all of, the mana you spent on {X}. If you do, you may cast that card face down as a 2/2 creature spell without paying its mana cost. If the creature that spell becomes as it resolves has not been turned face up and would assign or deal damage, be dealt damage, or become tapped, instead it's turned face up and assigns or deals damage, is dealt damage, or becomes tapped. Activate only as a sorcery.
