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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Controvert

2UU · Instant

Counter target spell. Recover {2}{U}{U} (When a creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {2}{U}{U}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Otherwise, exile this card.)

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