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Perilous Research | MTG Deck Rec

Perilous Research

Perilous Research

Instant

Draw two cards, then sacrifice a permanent.

Legal in Commander
About $0.27

What it does

plunder
sacrifice outlet-universal

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Art from Perilous Research by Donato Giancola

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