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Preemptive Strike | MTG Deck Rec

Preemptive Strike

Preemptive Strike

Instant

Counter target creature spell.

Legal in Commander
About $6.27

What it does

counterspell-creature

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Art from Preemptive Strike by Jiaming

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Prices are Scryfall estimates from Oct 19, 2026.

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