Rapier Wit
| Name | Rapier Wit |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Tap target creature. If it's your turn, put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Draw a card. |
| Flavor | "I make promises, not threats." |
| Artist | Joshua Raphael |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven #28 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Rapier Wit
Rapier Wit, Instant, designed by Joshua Raphael first released in Apr, 2026 in the set Secrets of Strixhaven. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of NZ$ 0.02.
**Rapier Wit** fits best in tempo‑oriented or aggressive white decks—especially Azorius (WU) or mono‑white builds—that want to push damage, disrupt blockers, and maintain card flow without sacrificing momentum. Because it taps a creature at instant speed and replaces itself, it’s solid in decks that value efficiency and keeping cards in hand, and the stun counter makes it especially strong when used proactively on your own turn to lock down a key blocker for two turns. That said, whether it should see play depends heavily on the format: in faster formats with highly efficient interaction, cards like **Fateful Absence**, **Get Lost**, or **Ossification** (true removal) are usually stronger because they permanently answer threats rather than delay them; meanwhile, in tempo shells, something like **March of Otherworldly Light** offers more flexibility. Rapier Wit is playable in limited and niche tempo builds, but in most competitive constructed environments, permanent removal or more vers
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 | TCG Player |  16 uni.
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 | Card Kingdom | 20 uni.
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 | Ebay.com | Visit store | ||
 | Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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What type of card is Rapier Wit?
Rapier Wit is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Rapier Wit do?
Tap target creature. If it's your turn, put a stun counter on it. (If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove one from it instead.) Draw a card.
How much does Rapier Wit cost?
Rapier Wit currently starts at NZ$ 0.02. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Rapier Wit from?
Rapier Wit was first released in the set Secrets of Strixhaven, illustrated by Joshua Raphael.
Is Rapier Wit legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Rapier Wit 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 Rapier Wit?
Cards similar to Rapier Wit include Tranquilize, Impede Momentum, Freeze in Place. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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