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Illusionist's Stratagem | MTG Deck Rec

Illusionist's Stratagem

Illusionist's Stratagem

Instant

Exile up to two target creatures you control, then return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control. Draw a card.

Legal in Commander
About $0.36

What it does

cantrip
flicker-creature
protects-creature

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Art from Illusionist's Stratagem by Svetlin Velinov

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