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{1}{W}

Sorcery

Exile target nontoken permanent, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.

Who is truer: you who are, or you who are to be?

Set
Urza's Destiny (UDS #9)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
2
Released
1999-06-07
Artist
Douglas Shuler
EDHREC rank
#10,739
Colour identity
{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 2 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.29
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 65

Dihada, Binder of Wills+Underworld Breach+Flicker
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite magecraft triggersNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokens
2,673 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Dualcaster Mage+Flicker
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggers
1,845 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Preston, the Vanisher+Felidar Guardian+Flicker
{W}
Exile all nonland permanents opponents controlInfinite blinking of permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite landfall triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite mana lands you control that enter the battlefield untapped can produce
722 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak
{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
251 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Archaeomancer+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
231 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Preston, the Vanisher+Wispweaver Angel+Flicker
{W}
Infinite blinkingInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokens
74 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Eternal Witness+Flicker
{G}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
48 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Naru Meha, Master Wizard+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggers
44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Ardent Elementalist+Flicker
{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Mnemonic Wall+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Timeless Witness
{G}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Shipwreck Dowser
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countInfinitely large creature until end of turn
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Salvager of Secrets+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Repository Skaab+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana nonland permanents you control that enter the battlefield untapped can produceInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Scholar of the Ages+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countReturn all instant and sorcery cards from your graveyard to your hand
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aurelia, the Warleader+Surge to Victory+Flicker
{R}{W}
Infinite combat damageInfinite combat phasesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Bonus Round+Biblioplex Assistant
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
{W}{U}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lagrella, the Magpie+Sun Titan+Preston, the Vanisher+Flicker
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lagrella, the Magpie+Karmic Guide+Preston, the Vanisher+Flicker
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Thousand-Year Storm+Mystic Sanctuary
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Capture of Jingzhou+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Greenwarden of Murasa
{G}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Skullwinder+Flicker
{G}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countTarget opponent returns all cards in their graveyard to their hand
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Thousand-Year Storm+Bloodwater Entity
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Flicker+Time Warp
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+The Mirari Conjecture+Bloodwater Entity
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Flicker+Walk the Aeons
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Warden of the Eye+Flicker
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Swarm Intelligence+Mystic Sanctuary
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Zealous Lorecaster
{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Time Stretch+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Flicker+Revolutionist
{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Temporal Manipulation+Flicker
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Swarm Intelligence+Bloodwater Entity
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+The Mirari Conjecture+Mystic Sanctuary
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Possessed Skaab+Flicker
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Izzet Chronarch+Flicker
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Dockside Extortionist+Archaeomancer+Flicker
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite blinkingInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+The Mirari Conjecture+Biblioplex Assistant
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Bonus Round+Mystic Sanctuary
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward+Returned Pastcaller+Flicker
{R}{W}
Infinite blinking of nonland permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Bonus Round+Bloodwater Entity
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+The Mirari Conjecture+Hag Hedge-Mage
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders+Chandra, Hope's Beacon+Flicker+Vampire Hexmage+Sun Titan
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Swarm Intelligence+Meldweb Curator
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scholar of the Ages+Flicker+Time Walk
{W}{U}
Infinite turnsLock
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders+Chandra, Hope's Beacon+Flicker+Vampire Hexmage+Extraction Specialist
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders+Chandra, Hope's Beacon+Flicker+Vampire Hexmage+Sister Hospitaller
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quintorius Kand+Flicker+Thousand-Year Storm+Hag Hedge-Mage
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite blinking of permanentsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damageInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Legal
PreDH Legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2004-10-04

    It will trigger "enters" abilities and "leaves the battlefield" abilities. Note that the card does not go to the graveyard, so it will not trigger "goes to the graveyard" abilities.

  • 2004-10-04

    This could be used to make the target of another spell or ability illegal if this wasn't a sorcery (which makes it really hard to do that). This is because the Flickered permanent leaves the battlefield and then returns as a completely different permanent, and the targeted spell will not recognize it.

  • 2005-08-01

    This spell effectively "resets" the permanent to being just like it was freshly cast. All counters, Auras, effects, and so on are removed when it is exiled. Then it comes back onto the battlefield like new.

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