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Cunning Strike | MTG Deck Rec

Cunning Strike

Cunning Strike

Instant

Cunning Strike deals 2 damage to target creature and 2 damage to target player or planeswalker. Draw a card.

Legal in Commander
About $0.10

What it does

burn creature
burn planeswalker
burn player
cantrip
multi removal
spot removal

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Art from Cunning Strike by Clint Cearley

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