Glimpse, the Unthinkable

Glimpse, the Unthinkable

Mana Cost: {2}{U}{B}

Type: Legendary Creature — Illusion Rogue

Oracle Text:
Shroud (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities.)
Glimpse, the Unthinkable can't be chosen.
The name Glimpse, the Unthinkable can't be chosen.

Power/Toughness: 4/5

Rarity: rare

Prints: View all prints (1) →

Expansion: Mystery Booster 2

Price ( USD): $0.19

USD: $0.19

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Character Background

Glimpse, the Unthinkable is an Illusion Rogue built for disciplined control and resilient value: with shroud, it can’t be targeted by spells or abilities, so it dodges most removal and protection tricks that depend on targeting. The “can’t be chosen” line (including not being a chosen name) further shuts the door on effects that try to single it out, meaning your game plan is to deploy it and let it quietly work while opponents scramble to answer threats they can’t directly point at. In practice, it shines in a draw-go or attrition shell—buy time, then win by assembling incremental advantage rather than trading into disadvantage. To maximize it, pair it with non-targeting interaction and synergies that care about it being on board safely: effects that grant global buffs, reward casting spells, or mill/trigger from creatures’ presence let Glimpse anchor your strategy without needing opponents to stumble into its removal.

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