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Change the Equation | MTG Deck Rec

Change the Equation

Change the Equation

Instant

Choose one — • Counter target spell with mana value 2 or less. • Counter target red or green spell with mana value 6 or less.

Legal in Commander
About $0.28

What it does

counterspell
hate-green
hate-red

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Art from Change the Equation by Alix Branwyn

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