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Assert Authority, Mirrodin 30
Illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt · Card image provided by Scryfall.
MRD 30 · uncommon

Assert Authority

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Collector number30
SetMirrodin (MRD)
Rarityuncommon
Released2003-10-02
Mana cost{5}{U}{U}
Mana value7
ColoursU
Power / toughness—
ArtistGreg Hildebrandt

Oracle text

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.

Format legality

modern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legalpredh: legal

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