Disrupting Shoal
Betrayers of Kamigawa 33 • rare
- Set
- Betrayers of Kamigawa
- Collector number
- 33
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $15.60
What it does
You may exile a blue card with mana value X from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell if its mana value is X.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Disrupting Shoal was released in 2005 as part of the Betrayers of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Drawing from the set's Japanese-inspired folklore and spirit-themed aesthetic, the card was designed as a blue instant that allowed players to counter spells by exiling another blue card from their hand, reflecting the set's emphasis on mechanics involving card synergy and hand management.
The artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent contributor to the game known for her ethereal and emotive style. The design aimed to capture the essence of a 'shoal' or spiritual ripple in the water, manifesting as a subtle, reactive defensive spell. Upon release, it became a significant tool in competitive formats, particularly for its utility in tempo-based control decks, where its ability to interact with opponents at zero mana cost earned it a lasting reputation among strategic players.
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