Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction (VOW #9)
Distracting Geist // Clever Distraction is a uncommon printing from Innistrad: Crimson Vow (VOW #9), a Creature — Spirit // Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Andrew Mar.
Card text
Distracting Geist
Creature — Spirit
Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls.
Disturb {4}{W} (You may cast this card from your graveyard transformed for its disturb cost.)
Clever Distraction
Enchantment — Aura
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.
Details
| Type | Creature — Spirit // Enchantment — Aura |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Innistrad: Crimson Vow (VOW) |
| Collector number | 9 |
| Artist | Andrew Mar |
| Released | 2021-11-19 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.25, foil $0.26 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- November 19, 2021 — 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.
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