“Without a connection of mind and body, magic is just an idea stuck in the head, a word on the tip of a tongue.”
Lapse of Certainty - The List (#CON-9) - Illustrated by Anthony Francisco - Magic: The Gathering Card
The List • Common • #CON-9 • Anthony Francisco

Lapse of Certainty

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {2}{W}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard.

Flavor Text: Without a connection of mind and body, magic is just an idea stuck in the head, a word on the tip of a tongue.

Set: The List (#CON-9), Rarity: Common, Artist: Anthony Francisco

Instant White Common
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Historical Printings & Sets (10)
9 Languages
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2 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Lapse of Certainty - The List MTG card scan Lapse of Certainty The List Viewing PLST Common Anthony Francisco 2020-03-13
Lapse of Certainty - Conflux MTG card scan Lapse of Certainty Conflux CON Common Anthony Francisco 2009-02-06

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