Disdainful Stroke
Khans of Tarkir 37 • common
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 37
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.
"You are beneath contempt. Your lineage will be forgotten."
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 in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir, a block centered on the warlord-themed culture of the plane of Tarkir. Mechanically designed as a narrow counterspell, it focuses on neutralizing high-mana-cost spells, reflecting the set's emphasis on power-heavy creatures and complex board states during the mid-to-late stages of gameplay.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, depicts a monk from the Jeskai Way utilizing magic to deflect an oncoming threat. Kieryluk was tasked with capturing the philosophical essence of the Jeskai—martial prowess combined with intellectual superiority—which led to a visual style that emphasizes fluidity and controlled defense rather than raw aggression.
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