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Psychic Barrier | MTG Deck Rec

Psychic Barrier

Psychic Barrier

Instant

Counter target creature spell. Its controller loses 1 life.

Legal in Commander
About $0.21

What it does

counterspell with set mechanic
counterspell-creature
opponent loses life

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Art from Psychic Barrier by Dan Murayama Scott

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