Mirror Image
| Name | Mirror Image |
|---|---|
| Type | Action modifier/combat |
| Description | [chi] [ACTION MODIFIER] +1 stealth. [CHI] [COMBAT] Strike: combat ends. If this vampire was blocked while performing a non-bleed action, the action continues as if unblocked. |
| Flavor | Is ~all~ that we see or seem But a dream within a dream? Edgar Allan Poe, "A Dream within a Dream" |
| Artist | William O'Connor |
| Set | Print on Demand #101222 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | William O'Connor |
| Krcg Id | 101222 |
| Blood Cost | 1 |
| Disciplines | chi |
| Legal Since | 2001-06-11 |
| Source Hash | 4e3b41cba04bdc05d96d38f4b99e61de1fc00551 |
| Printed Name | Mirror Image |
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About Mirror Image
Mirror Image, Action modifier/combat, designed by William O'Connor first released in June 2001 in the set Final Nights and was printed exactly in 3 different ways.
Mirror Image is best in a **Chimerstry stealth-and-action deck**, especially one built around vampires with Chi and frequent non-bleed actions such as recruiting, rushing, or setting up; it gives +1 stealth on the action and can turn a successful block into an action that continues, while its combat-end strike helps the acting vampire escape combat. Its closest alternatives depend on the job: **Lost in Crowds** is usually better when you simply want reliable stealth on a Chimerstry action, and **Elder Impersonation** or **Call of the Hungry Dead** can be stronger block-denial options when your deck can meet their requirements. Mirror Image’s continuation clause is distinctive, but it only matters when the blocker can be handled and the action is non-bleed; at 1 blood, it is a situational utility card rather than a staple. Include it if your deck regularly performs valuable non-bleed actions and can exploit the clause; otherwise, use more dependable stealth or combat protection.
Rules
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[CHI]For actions resulting from an action card, "continue as if unblocked" moves the action card from the ash heap (where it went when the action was blocked) to limbo (where it should be if the action is not blocked). If the action card is not in the ash heap, then the action cannot be continued. [LSJ 20070808-1]
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[CHI]If the action continues "as if unblocked", any Methuselahs that have declined to block before do not get another opportunity to block. [ANK 20190116]
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[CHI]An action cannot continue "as if unblocked" after a combat resulting from a successful action (e.g. {Bum's Rush}). [RTR 19970630]
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[CHI]If the action continues "as if unblocked", all action modifiers and reaction cards are still in effect, even those pertaining to a successful block. [RTR 19941109] [ANK 20190116]
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[CHI]If the combat continues or a new combat begins, the after combat effect does not happen/is not usable (e.g. {Psyche!}, {Telepathic Tracking}). (Partial reversal of RTR 20010711) [RTR 20020501] [LSJ 19980109]
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Frequently asked questions about Mirror Image
What type of card is Mirror Image?
Mirror Image is a Action modifier/combat card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Mirror Image?
[chi] [ACTION MODIFIER] +1 stealth. [CHI] [COMBAT] Strike: combat ends. If this vampire was blocked while performing a non-bleed action, the action continues as if unblocked.
What is the original set of Mirror Image?
Mirror Image was first released in the set Final Nights, illustrated by William O'Connor.
What is the legality of Mirror Image?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Mirror Image can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Mirror Image?
Cards similar to Mirror Image include Flow Within the Mountain. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.