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
- $0.26
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 introduced as a common instant in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering set Guilds of Ravnica. Designed as a functional reprint of an earlier card, it serves as a staple tool for blue-aligned decks, allowing players to counter expensive spells. Its inclusion in this set was intended to provide players with a reliable, efficient defensive option within the fast-paced competitive landscape of the Ravnica plane, where managing high-mana threats is essential for control strategies.
The artwork was provided by Deruchenko Alexander, who utilized a sharp, dramatic style to capture the essence of a sudden, dismissive countermeasure. The visual focus is on the act of negation, emphasizing the card's function as a forceful correction to an opponent's play. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a fundamental utility piece for the format, praised for its clarity of purpose and straightforward mechanical execution.
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