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Rhystic Syphon | MTG Deck Rec

Rhystic Syphon

Rhystic Syphon

Sorcery

Unless target player pays , that player loses 5 life and you gain 5 life.

Legal in Commander
About $0.19

What it does

drain life
opponent loses life
rhystic

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Art from Rhystic Syphon by Ron Spencer

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