Punctuate

set	min	mtgo
-	2.34	0.0 tix

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Name	Punctuate
Type	Instant
Description	Punctuate deals damage to target creature equal to half the number of punctuation marks in that creature's text box. (The punctuation marks are ! ? , ; : - — ( ) / " " ' ' & .)
Flavor	"Ooh—right in the colon."
Artist	Jim Pavelec
Set	Unhinged #84
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Punctuate

Punctuate, Instant, designed by Jim Pavelec first released in Nov, 2004 in the set Unhinged. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 2.34.

Punctuate would fit well in a deck that focuses on controlling the board with creature removal, particularly in a red spell-based strategy that can capitalize on the number of punctuation marks in opponents' creature text boxes, such as a punctuation theme deck or a deck that features creatures with extensive abilities. While Punctuate offers a unique form of damage, there are arguably more efficient removal options like Lightning Bolt or Shock, which deal direct damage for a lower cost and without reliance on the opponent's card text. However, its novelty and potential for high damage in certain matchups could make it a fun inclusion, particularly in casual formats, though it may not be competitive enough for serious play.