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Cathartic Pyre | MTG Deck Rec

Cathartic Pyre

Cathartic Pyre

Instant

Choose one — • Cathartic Pyre deals 3 damage to target creature or planeswalker. • Discard up to two cards, then draw that many cards.

Legal in Commander
About $0.25

What it does

burn creature
burn planeswalker
rummage
spot removal

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Art from Cathartic Pyre by Ryan Yee

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