Subtle Strike
Kaladesh 100 • common
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- David Palumbo
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
Choose one or both —
• Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.
• Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
Renegades do some of their best work right under the Consulate's nose.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Subtle Strike was released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Kaladesh, a world defined by its whimsical, steam-punk inspired inventions and vibrant Aether-fueled technology, the card reflects the set's central conflict between the ruling Consulate and the rogue inventors. It was designed as a common-rarity utility card, intended to provide tactical flexibility in the Limited format by offering both a power boost and a minor debuff to creatures on the battlefield.
The artwork was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a renowned fantasy artist known for her evocative character work within the game. Her design captures the essence of the Kaladeshi aesthetic, emphasizing the sleek, metallic curves and intricate filigree that define the plane's machinery. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency in combat scenarios, serving as a classic example of the instant-speed interaction that maintains the strategic depth of the Magic: The Gathering gameplay experience.
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