Disdainful Stroke
Streets of New Capenna 39 • common
- Set
- Streets of New Capenna
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.
"I've known for a year that you would cast this exact spell, at this exact spot, at this exact time."— Raffine
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 printed as part of the Streets of New Capenna expansion set released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. The set drew thematic inspiration from the Art Deco style and the criminal underworld aesthetics of the Roaring Twenties, focusing on a sprawling metropolis ruled by five distinct demon-led families. This specific card was reimagined to fit the art-deco aesthetic of the setting, serving as a functional reprint of a staple blue spell that allows players to counter high-mana-value creatures.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Johannes Voss, whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on emotive, atmospheric storytelling. In keeping with the set's noir-inspired art direction, Voss depicts a scene of elegant, calculated interference that captures the sophisticated ruthlessness of the New Capenna factions. The card was well-received by players for its utility in competitive formats like Commander and Pioneer, where managing high-impact spells is essential for maintaining board control.
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