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Surgespanner | MTG Deck Rec

Surgespanner

Surgespanner

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Whenever this creature becomes tapped, you may pay . If you do, return target permanent to its owner's hand.

Legal in Commander
About $0.26

What it does

removal-bounce
removal-permanent
repeatable removal
spot removal

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Art from Surgespanner by Warren Mahy

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