Deft Dismissal
Aether Revolt 17 • uncommon
- Set
- Aether Revolt
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Deft Dismissal deals 3 damage divided as you choose among one, two, or three target attacking or blocking creatures.
"With spy thopters all around, how can the consuls be so blind to Tezzeret's manipulations?"— Gideon Jura
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deft Dismissal was released in early 2017 as part of the Aether Revolt expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support the set's central themes of rebellion and technological ingenuity, reflecting the struggle of the people of Kaladesh against the oppressive Consulate. Its mechanics focus on tempo, allowing players to manage the board state by returning multiple permanents to their owners' hands, which aligns with the game's broader blue-aligned strategic philosophy of redirection and control.
The artwork, illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, captures the aesthetic of the Aetherpunk world of Kaladesh, characterized by its intricate gold filigree and flowing energy patterns. Villeneuve aimed to convey a sense of swift, decisive motion that matches the spell's name and function. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility tool in Limited formats, appreciated for its ability to generate significant board advantage during the high-paced gameplay encouraged by the Aether Revolt environment.
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About Deft Dismissal
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