Cleaver Blow
Mystery Booster 2 542 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 542
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Drew Moss
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Multicleave 1 generic mana (You may pay an additional 1 generic mana any number of times as you cast this spell. For each time you do, choose a paired set of square brackets and remove the words in between.)
Destroy target [nonblack] creature [with mana value 3 or less] [an opponent controls]. You [and its controller each] draw a card [and lose 2 life]. Create a [tapped] 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Cleaver Blow was released as part of the Mystery Booster 2 set, a curated collection designed by Wizards of the Coast to celebrate the eclectic and often experimental history of Magic: The Gathering. The set is notable for its inclusion of cards that pay homage to various eras of the game's design, often featuring playful mechanics or thematic nods to fan-favorite tropes. As an instant card, Cleaver Blow fits into the aggressive, combat-oriented traditions of red-aligned spellcasting, providing players with tactical options during the heat of a game.
The artwork for this piece was created by illustrator Drew Moss, who brings a distinct, stylized approach to the card's visual identity. Moss focused on emphasizing the kinetic energy of a forceful strike, utilizing bold lines and a dynamic composition that mirrors the card's function within the game. Upon its release, the card was received as a welcomed addition for fans of the Mystery Booster format, appreciated both for its utilitarian playability and for the way it captures the classic, punchy aesthetic inherent to Magic’s red spells.
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