Disdainful Stroke
Guilds of Ravnica 37 • common
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica
- Collector number
- 37
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.
"Laws apply only to those who lack the vision to see past them."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Disdainful Stroke was first released in the Khans of Tarkir set in 2014, but this specific iteration comes from the 2018 Guilds of Ravnica set, featuring the updated art and frame associated with the return to the plane of Ravnica. The card was designed as a staple utility spell for the blue color identity, specifically crafted to punish opponents for playing high-cost, high-impact spells. It reflects the mechanical philosophy of control-oriented gameplay, where mana efficiency is prioritized to disrupt an opponent's tempo during the mid-to-late game.
The artwork for this Guilds of Ravnica version was provided by Igor Kieryluk, an artist noted for his clean, dramatic depictions of magical effects. In this piece, he illustrates the concept of a counterspell through a visual of elegant, dismissive force, capturing the essence of the card's function. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Magic: The Gathering community, becoming a frequent inclusion in sideboards and control decks across multiple constructed formats for its reliable and versatile defensive capabilities.
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