Disdainful Stroke
Commander Anthology Volume II 40 • common
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.30
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 introduced in the Khans of Tarkir expansion in 2014, designed as a specialized counterspell tailored to the high-mana-cost environment of Magic: The Gathering's commander and limited formats. Its function is to neutralize spells with a converted mana cost of four or greater, offering a defensive tool against the powerful finishers that define late-game play.
The version from Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, utilizes the original artwork by Clint Cearley. Cearley’s illustration captures the essence of a forceful, dismissive parry, aligning with the card's theme of rejecting overwhelming threats. Upon its release, the card became a staple in blue-aligned control decks, prized by players for its efficiency in punishing decks that rely on heavy-hitting permanents or sorceries.
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