“"Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you." —Venser”
Dismal Failure - Planar Chaos (#39) - Illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott - Magic: The Gathering Card
Planar Chaos • Uncommon • #39 • Dan Murayama Scott

Dismal Failure

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {2}{U}{U}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell. Its controller discards a card.

Flavor Text: "Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you." —Venser

Set: Planar Chaos (#39), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Dan Murayama Scott

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Historical Printings & Sets (9)
9 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Dismal Failure - Planar Chaos MTG card scan Dismal Failure Planar Chaos Viewing PLC Uncommon Dan Murayama Scott 2007-02-02

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