The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition Will-o'-the-Wisp (#136) is a foundational Rare Spirit card featuring iconic artwork by Jesper Myrfors.
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Unlimited Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Unlimited Edition Will-o'-the-Wisp (#136) stands as a foundational piece for enthusiasts of the original trading card game. As a Rare creature from the second printing, this card is a key component for collectors building complete sets of the Unlimited Edition. The card features the distinctive artistic style of Jesper Myrfors, whose illustrations defined the visual identity of early Magic expansions. Gameplay-wise, Will-o'-the-Wisp is a one-mana Creature — Spirit with flying, allowing it to bypass ground blockers and deliver immediate pressure. Its unique ability to regenerate makes it surprisingly resilient, offering players a strategic option to survive removal spells. This combination of low cost, evasion, and survivability has made it a memorable inclusion in many historical decks, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth of the game's earliest years. For investors and hobbyists, the Unlimited Edition represents a pivotal era in collectible card history. Cards from this period are sought after for their nostalgic value and historical significance. The Will-o'-the-Wisp, with its evocative flavor text drawn from Samuel Coleridge's poetry, captures the mystical tone that established the game's enduring appeal. Whether you are completing a vintage collection or seeking a specific card for your library, this Unlimited Edition print offers a tangible connection to the origins of Magic: The Gathering.
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Will-o'-the-Wisp
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jesper Myrfors
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Spirit
0 / 1
B
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Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) {B}: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
"About, about in reel and rout The death-fires danced at night; The water, like a witch's oils, Burnt green, and blue and white." —Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
