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Dismal Failure | MTG Deck Rec

Dismal Failure

Dismal Failure

Instant

Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.

Legal in Commander
About $0.15

What it does

counterspell with set mechanic
discard

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Art from Dismal Failure by Dan Murayama Scott

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