Ertai's Familiar

Description

Ertai's Familiar stands as a distinctive piece of Magic: The Gathering history, originating from the 1997 Weatherlight set. Designed by artist Kipling West, the card represents a specific era of strategic gameplay where unusual creature types and complex rules text drove deck construction. This product is a Magic: The Gathering trading card game card, classified as a Creature — Illusion with a mana cost of {1}{U} and a mana value of 2. It belongs to the Blue color identity and possesses a power and toughness of 2/2. The card's primary appeal lies in its rules text, which centers on the phasing mechanic. Phasing allows the creature to phase in or out before the untap step during each of your turns. While phased out, the card is treated as though it does not exist, offering a temporary reprieve from removal or targeting. A key feature of Ertai's Familiar is its interaction with the mill strategy. When this creature phases out or leaves the battlefield, it causes the controller to mill three cards, moving them from their library to their graveyard. This effect can be strategically timed or triggered by various game events. Additionally, players can spend {U} to prevent the creature from phasing out until their next upkeep, allowing for continued presence on the battlefield when needed. For collectors of vintage Magic cards, this set is a cornerstone of the game's evolution, and Ertai's Familiar remains a notable card within that lineage due to its clever design and functional versatility in gameplay. Whether you are building a nostalgic collection or seeking specific cards for competitive formats, this card offers a tangible connection to Magic's rich history. Each copy of this product represents a piece of that legacy, preserving the integrity of the original 1997 printing.