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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Stymied Hopes

1U · Instant

Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}. Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom of your library.)

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Kels, Fight Fixer 2BBLegendary Creature — Azra Warlock Menace Whenever you sacrifice a creature, you may pay {U/B}. If you do, draw a card. ({U/B} can be paid with either {U} or {B}.) {1}, Sacrifice a creature: Kels, Fight Fixer gains indestructible until end of turn. 4/3
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