Aura Thief, card number 26 from the 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion. This rare blue illusion creature is a sought-after piece for Magic: The Gathering collectors.
Aura Thief
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Destiny
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Aura Thief, designated as card number 26, is a distinct artifact from the 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion of Magic: The Gathering. As a rare blue illusion creature, this card captures the strategic depth of the game's early era. The card features a mana cost of three generic mana and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of 4. It boasts a power and toughness of 2/2 and possesses the flying ability, allowing it to evade most ground-based blockers. The card's most notable mechanic triggers when the creature dies: the controller gains control of all enchantments. This effect makes Aura Thief a pivotal piece for collectors interested in enchantment-focused strategies or those looking to complete the Urza's Destiny set. Ron Spears provided the artwork for this release, contributing to the visual identity of the Urza saga. For collectors building a comprehensive library of Magic: The Gathering cards, Aura Thief represents a key component of the Urza's Destiny block. Its unique interaction with enchantments offers historical significance within the game's mechanics. Whether you are investing in vintage TCG cards or adding to a themed collection, this card provides a tangible link to the 1999 release.
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Aura Thief
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
{3}{U}
Creature — Illusion
2 / 2
U
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Flying When this creature dies, you gain control of all enchantments. (You don't get to move Auras.)
Illusion steals reality from the unwise.
