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Ionize | MTG Deck Rec

Ionize

Ionize

Instant

Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.

Legal in Commander
About $0.30

What it does

burn player
counterspell

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Art from Ionize by Chase Stone

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