Disdainful Stroke
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive 17 • uncommon
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Matthew G. Lewis
- Market price
- $0.26
What it does
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.
"The clever mage knows that it does not take strength to overcome the enemy, but creativity and intelligence."— *Forces of Negation: A Study in Countermagic*
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 originally introduced in the Khans of Tarkir expansion as a functional counterspell specifically designed to handle higher-cost threats in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Its inclusion in the Strixhaven Mystical Archive served as a celebratory nod to its enduring utility, reimagining the card with an aesthetic that reflects the arcane, scholarly atmosphere of Strixhaven University.
The artwork for this specific edition was created by Matthew G. Lewis. His interpretation leaned into the high-fantasy, academic motifs of the set, utilizing intricate detailing and a dramatic palette to convey the weight of a spell capable of countering powerful magic. The Mystical Archive series was widely received by the player community as a successful blend of mechanical versatility and elevated, stylized illustration.
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