“It wasn't long before the taverns of High and Dry were full of whispers about the new captain who could turn a person to stone with a glance.”
Vraska's Contempt
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {2}{B}{B}
Oracle Rules Text: Exile target creature or planeswalker. You gain 2 life.
Flavor Text: It wasn't long before the taverns of High and Dry were full of whispers about the new captain who could turn a person to stone with a glance.
Set: Ixalan (#129), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Clint Cearley
Instant
Black
Rare
Lifegain
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (2)
2017-09-29
If the target creature or planeswalker is an illegal target by the time Vraska’s Contempt resolves, the entire spell doesn’t resolve. You won’t gain life.
2018-01-19
There are many important moments in the story, but the most crucial—called “story spotlights”—are shown on cards. These cards have the Planeswalker symbol in their text box; this symbol has no effect on gameplay. You can read more about these events in the official Magic fiction at http://www.mtgstory.com.
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