Lord of the Unreal — Anchor for Illusion Strategies
Lord of the Unreal is a compact commander or sideboard inclusion that turns fragility into resilience. For two blue mana this Human Wizard provides a static boost: illusion creatures you control get +1/+1 and have hexproof. That change alters how opponents interact with your board by shutting down targeted removal and combat tricks, letting evasive or token-based illusions trade up and close in on the opponent at a steadier pace.
The card reads simply but the implications are broad. In limited and constructed builds that lean on Illusion, Lord of the Unreal trades early tempo for ongoing protection and incremental card advantage through safer attacks. It pairs naturally with bounce, flicker, and sacrifice synergies where keeping creatures safe matters more than immediate raw power. Useful in two color blue shells and as a defensive backbone in casual cube, this rare from Foundations Jumpstart rewards planning and timing. Add it to your deck and give your illusions the room to do their work.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {U}{U}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Human Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Illusion creatures you control get +1/+1 and have hexproof. (They can’t be the targets of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Set – Foundations Jumpstart
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Rarity – Rare
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
