Desertion
| Name | Desertion |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | 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. |
| Flavor | First the insult, then the injury. |
| Artist | Richard Kane Ferguson |
| Set | The List #CN2-107 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Desertion
Desertion, Instant, designed by Richard Kane Ferguson first released in Feb, 1997 in the set Visions and was printed exactly in 8 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 1.82.
This card, Desertion, would be a valuable addition to a control deck in Magic: the Gathering, particularly in a deck focused on stealing or controlling opponent's creatures and artifacts. While Desertion offers a unique twist by allowing you to take control of the countered spell, there are arguably more efficient counterspells like Cryptic Command or Force of Will that see more play due to their versatility and lower mana cost. However, Desertion could still find a place in certain decks looking for a specific type of control and theft strategy.
Rules
10/04/04
If the spell is not countered (because the spell it targets can’t be countered), then this card’s ability does not put the card onto the battlefield. The spell continues to resolve as normal.
10/04/04
The card is put onto the battlefield, but any effects that check if the original card was “cast from your hand” will not trigger or otherwise consider the card to have been cast from your hand. The card was put onto the battlefield by the effect of Desertion instead.
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What type of card is Desertion?
Desertion is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Desertion do?
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.
How much does Desertion cost?
Desertion currently starts at C$ 1.82. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Desertion from?
Desertion was first released in the set Visions, illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.
Is Desertion legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Desertion can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Desertion?
Cards similar to Desertion include Hero of the Dunes, Domri, Anarch of Bolas. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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