Because of their capricious nature, faeries can serve as living lenses for disruptive magic.
Familiar's Ruse - Modern Masters 2017 (#37) - Illustrated by Eric Fortune - Magic: The Gathering Card
Modern Masters 2017 Uncommon #37 Eric Fortune

Familiar's Ruse

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {U}{U}

Oracle Rules Text: As an additional cost to cast this spell, return a creature you control to its owner's hand. Counter target spell.

Flavor Text: Because of their capricious nature, faeries can serve as living lenses for disruptive magic.

Set: Modern Masters 2017 (#37), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Eric Fortune

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Familiar's Ruse - Modern Masters 2017 MTG card scan Familiar's Ruse Modern Masters 2017 Viewing MM3 Uncommon Eric Fortune 2017-03-17

Official Rulings (1)

2017-03-14
Familiar’s Ruse can’t be cast without a target spell. It can’t target itself.

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