Scattering Stroke

Scattering Stroke

{2}{U}{U}Instant

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Counter target spell. Clash with an opponent. If you win, at the beginning of your next main phase, you may add an amount of {C} equal to that spell's mana value. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)

What it does

Tagged as Counterspell — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.

Get it in a precon

One preconstructed deck includes this card.

Official rulings

  1. You can't add just some of the mana. You either add all the mana or none of it. (2007-10-01)
  2. You decide whether or not to add that much {C} as the delayed triggered ability resolves at the beginning of your next main phase. You don't decide before then. (2007-10-01)

Printings & prices

Every set Scattering Stroke has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.

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