Card Codex

Very Cryptic Command

Scryfall

1UUU · Instant

Choose two — • Scry 3. • Create a 2/2 black Rogue creature token with menace. • Add or subtract 1 or one from a number or number word on target spell or permanent until end of turn. • Return all artifacts target player controls to their owner's hand.

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