“"I saw the wizard gesturing, but I didn't guess his plan until my aesthir cried out and went into a dive." —Arna Kennerüd, skyknight”
Vertigo - Classic Sixth Edition (#212) - Illustrated by Drew Tucker - Magic: The Gathering Card
Classic Sixth Edition • Uncommon • #212 • Drew Tucker

Vertigo

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {R}

Oracle Rules Text: Vertigo deals 2 damage to target creature with flying. That creature loses flying until end of turn.

Flavor Text: "I saw the wizard gesturing, but I didn't guess his plan until my aesthir cried out and went into a dive." —Arna Kennerüd, skyknight

Set: Classic Sixth Edition (#212), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Drew Tucker

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Historical Printings & Sets (15)
9 Languages
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2 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Vertigo - Classic Sixth Edition MTG card scan Vertigo Classic Sixth Edition Viewing 6ED Uncommon Drew Tucker 1999-04-21
Vertigo - Ice Age MTG card scan Vertigo Ice Age ICE Uncommon Drew Tucker 1995-06-03

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