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Stern Scolding | MTG Deck Rec

Stern Scolding

Stern Scolding

Instant

Counter target creature spell with power or toughness 2 or less.

Legal in Commander
About $0.29

What it does

counterspell-creature
hate-low-power
hate-low-toughness

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Art from Stern Scolding by Valera Lutfullina

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