Lay Bare
| Name | Lay Bare |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target spell. Look at its controller's hand. |
| Flavor | "It's good to learn from your failures, but I prefer to learn from the failures of others." —Jace Beleren |
| Artist | Chippy |
| Set | Rise of the Eldrazi #74 |
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About Lay Bare
Lay Bare, Instant, designed by Chippy first released in Apr, 2010 in the set Rise of the Eldrazi. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.35.
A control deck that focuses on disrupting the opponent's game plan and gaining information about their hand would benefit from using Lay Bare. While Lay Bare is a solid card for its cost, there are arguably better options like Counterspell or Mana Leak that provide more immediate and versatile spell counter abilities. However, Lay Bare could still see play in specific metagames where hand disruption is crucial, but it may not be a staple in most competitive decks.
Rules
06/15/10
If the targeted spell is an illegal target by the time Lay Bare resolves, Lay Bare doesn’t resolve. You won’t look at its controller’s hand.
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Frequently asked questions about Lay Bare
What type of card is Lay Bare?
Lay Bare is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Lay Bare do?
Counter target spell. Look at its controller's hand.
How much does Lay Bare cost?
Lay Bare currently starts at $ 0.35. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Lay Bare from?
Lay Bare was first released in the set Rise of the Eldrazi, illustrated by Chippy.
Is Lay Bare legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Lay Bare can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.




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