Illusionist's Stratagem

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-	5.36	0.03 tix

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Name	Illusionist's Stratagem
Type	Instant
Description	Exile up to two target creatures you control, then return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control. Draw a card.
Artist	Svetlin Velinov
Set	Kaladesh Remastered #53
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Illusionist's Stratagem

Illusionist's Stratagem, Instant, designed by Svetlin Velinov first released in May, 2020 in the set Aether Revolt and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 5.36. It's a key card in 8 combos.

Illusionist's Stratagem would be beneficial in a deck that focuses on enter-the-battlefield triggers or creatures with powerful abilities that trigger upon being cast. Decks such as Blink or Flicker decks that aim to abuse these triggers would greatly benefit from this card. While there may be better options like Cloudshift or Ephemerate for more efficient flickering effects, Illusionist's Stratagem could still see play in decks looking for additional card draw and a bit of flexibility in their flickering strategy.

Rules

02/09/17

If a creature token is exiled this way, it will cease to exist and will not return to the battlefield.

02/09/17

If you choose two target creatures and one is an illegal target as Illusionist’s Stratagem resolves, you’ll exile the other, return it, and draw a card.

02/09/17

You may cast Illusionist’s Stratagem without any targets if you wish to just draw a card.

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