| Illusion Ability | |
|---|---|
| Mechanic | |
| Introduced | Mercadian Masques |
| Last used | Modern Horizons 2 |
| Statistics |
19 cards  57.9%  42.1% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| fulloracle:"becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it" | |
- Not to be confused with Skulk.
The Illusion ability (previously called Skulking) is a slang term used to describe the triggered ability of creatures which have to be sacrificed when they become the target of a spell.[1] The ability used to care about spells and abilities, but now just cares about spells.[2]
Originally the effect was seen on black creatures (Skulking Fugitive, Skulking Ghost and Skulking Knight), but it is now seen on blue Illusion creatures. [3][4][5] The more recent designs have restricted the ability to only trigger off spells (Departed Deckhand, Labyrinth Guardian).
References[ | ]
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 7, 2016). "A Few More Words from R&D". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 18, 2021). "Mechanical Color Pie 2021 Changes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 07, 2016). "Have we seen the last of "skulking"?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 13, 2016). "I was wondering if you had any trivia on illusions!". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 5, 2017). "Mechanical Color Pie 2017". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.