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Grab the Reins

3R · Instant

Choose one — • Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste. • Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target. Entwine {2}{R} (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)

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