Three Steps Ahead
Outlaws of Thunder Junction 323 • rare
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction
- Collector number
- 323
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Francisco Miyara
- Market price
- $9.85
What it does
Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.)
+ 1 generic mana blue mana — Counter target spell.
+ 3 generic mana — Create a token that's a copy of target artifact or creature you control.
+ 2 generic mana — Draw two cards, then discard a card.
She'd planned for every eventuality, with the obvious exception of failure.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Three Steps Ahead is a blue instant spell released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction. Designed to fit the set's western-inspired aesthetic, the card emphasizes themes of strategic planning and magical versatility, mechanics that reflect the cunning nature of the outlaws inhabiting the frontier plane. It was crafted by Wizards of the Coast as part of the broader effort to provide blue-aligned players with flexible, multi-modal utility spells.
The card features illustration by artist Magali Villeneuve, who is known for her evocative and character-driven fantasy portraits. Her work on this piece focuses on the expression of calculated control, grounding the magical effects within the gritty, high-stakes atmosphere of the Thunder Junction setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a strong competitive option in various formats due to its ability to copy spells and filter cards, solidifying its place in the game's expansive mechanical legacy.
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