diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/mystery_event.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/mystery_event.yml
index 381dcd25252..b2735c3f534 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/mystery_event.yml
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/mystery_event.yml
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ body:
     id: description
     attributes:
       label: What is it?
+      placeholder: Describe the event you are proposing
     validations:
       required: true
   - type: dropdown