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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Swindler's Scheme

2U · Enchantment

Whenever an opponent casts a spell from their hand, you may reveal the top card of your library. If it shares a card type with that spell, counter that spell and that opponent may cast the revealed card without paying its mana cost.

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