Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction MTG Card


Card setsReleased in 2 setsSee all
Converted mana cost3
RarityUncommon
TypeEnchantment — Aura
Abilities Enchant

Text of card

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls." If Clever Distraction would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, exile it instead.

"Me neither."


Text of card Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls." If Clever Distraction would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, exile it instead.

"Me neither."

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Printings

The Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction Magic the Gathering card was released in 2 different sets between 2021-11-19 and 2022-01-28. Illustrated by Andrew Mar.

#ReleasedNameCodeSymbolNumberFrameLayoutBorderArtist
12021-11-19Innistrad: Crimson VowVOW 92015TransformBlackAndrew Mar
22022-01-28Innistrad: Double FeatureDBL 2762015TransformBlackAndrew Mar

Legalities

Magic the Gathering formats where Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction has restrictions

FormatLegality
StandardLegal
HistoricbrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
LegacyLegal
PaupercommanderRestricted
OathbreakerLegal
GladiatorLegal
PioneerLegal
CommanderLegal
ModernLegal
FutureLegal
VintageLegal
DuelLegal
ExplorerLegal
BrawlLegal
PennyLegal
TimelessLegal

Rules and information

The reference guide for Magic: The Gathering Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction card rulings provides official rulings, any errata issued, as well as a record of all the functional modifications that have occurred.

Date Text
2021-11-19 Distracting Geist's triggered ability can only target a creature controlled by the player you are attacking with Distracting Geist, even if other creatures you control are also attacking other players. This is also true for the ability of the creature enchanted by Clever Distraction.