Immaterial

Quick Facts:

• Immaterial and Immortal are usually associated with the Aether element.
• Creatures can be given this ability as a result of Mutation.
• This ability cannot be Lobotomized.
• Cards with this ability:
  • Immortal
  • Phase Dragon
  • Morning Star
  • Hope
  • Reflective Shield
  • Emerald Shield
  Cards that grant this ability:
  • Anubis
  • Turquoise Nymph
  • Quintessence
  • Enchant Artifact

Immaterial and Immortal creatures or permanents cannot be targeted by either player, except with Shard of Wisdom, and are not damaged by spells or abilities. Immaterial and Immortal creatures are however affected by shields such as Ice Shield (Freeze), Fire Shield (Damage), Thorn Carapace (Poison), Procrastination (Time Delay).

The only perceivable difference between Immortal and Immaterial creatures is that creatures can be granted Immortality while creatures enter the field immaterial.

Using Flying Weapon on immaterial Morning Star | Morning Glory results in an immaterial monster. However, any other weapon that became indestructible by Enchant/Protect Artifact does not become immortal once flown.