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Desertion, Classic Sixth Edition 64
Illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson · Card image provided by Scryfall.
6ED 64 · rare

Desertion

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Collector number64
SetClassic Sixth Edition (6ED)
Rarityrare
Released1999-04-21
Mana cost{3}{U}{U}
Mana value5
ColoursU
Power / toughness—
ArtistRichard Kane Ferguson

Oracle text

Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card onto the battlefield under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard.

Format legality

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