“"I always attack from where their spyglasses can't see."”
Flash
Brineborn Cutthroat
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Creature — Merfolk Pirate
Mana Cost: {1}{U}
Oracle Rules Text: Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Whenever you cast a spell during an opponent's turn, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Flavor Text: "I always attack from where their spyglasses can't see."
Set: Foundations (#152), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Caio Monteiro
Creature
Blue
Uncommon
$0.17
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$0.32
✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (2)
2019-07-12
Brineborn Cutthroat's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
2019-07-12
Brineborn Cutthroat must be on the battlefield for its last ability to function. Notably, the ability won't trigger as you cast Brineborn Cutthroat during an opponent's turn.
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