Phantasmal Sphere
| Name | Phantasmal Sphere |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — illusion |
| Description | Flying
At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on Phantasmal Sphere, then sacrifice Phantasmal Sphere unless you pay  for each +1/+1 counter on it.
When Phantasmal Sphere leaves the battlefield, target opponent creates an X/X blue OrbSee more |
| Artist | Mark Tedin |
| Set | Alliances #32 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Phantasmal Sphere
Phantasmal Sphere, Creature — illusion, designed by Mark Tedin first released in Jun, 1996 in the set Alliances. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.69.
Phantasmal Sphere would fit well in a blue tempo or control deck that focuses on generating value from incremental advantages while maintaining board presence, as its ability to create flying tokens for your opponent can be mitigated through careful play. However, there are arguably better options like Tireless Tracker or Sage of Fables, which provide more consistent value and do not require sacrificing themselves to maintain their presence. While Phantasmal Sphere has a unique and interesting mechanic, its reliance on upkeep costs and potential for giving your opponent a creature may limit its competitive viability, suggesting it may not see widespread play in favor of more reliable alternatives.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Phantasmal Sphere
What type of card is Phantasmal Sphere?
Phantasmal Sphere is a Creature — illusion card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Phantasmal Sphere do?
Flying At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on Phantasmal Sphere, then sacrifice Phantasmal Sphere unless you pay {1} for each +1/+1 counter on it. When Phantasmal Sphere leaves the battlefield, target opponent creates an X/X blue Orb creature token with flying, where X is the number of +1/+1 counters on Phantasmal Sphere.
How much does Phantasmal Sphere cost?
Phantasmal Sphere currently starts at C$ 0.69. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Phantasmal Sphere from?
Phantasmal Sphere was first released in the set Alliances, illustrated by Mark Tedin.
Is Phantasmal Sphere legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Phantasmal Sphere can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Phantasmal Sphere?
Cards similar to Phantasmal Sphere include Jolting Merfolk, Crack in Time. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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