Disdainful Stroke
Commander 2016 88 • common
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 88
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.13
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 first printed in the Khans of Tarkir expansion in 2014, but this specific iteration was released as part of the Commander 2016 supplemental set. This set introduced four-color preconstructed decks to the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, designed to facilitate more complex multiplayer strategies. The card serves as a staple counterspell within the blue color identity, specifically balanced for the higher mana curves typical of the Commander format.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, a veteran contributor to the game known for his dynamic character portraits and atmospheric lighting. Velinov intended to capture the essence of a forceful, dismissive magical negation, emphasizing the power dynamic inherent in counter-magic. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a pragmatic inclusion for deck-builders, valued for its efficiency in addressing the high-impact spells frequently encountered in Commander games.
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