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Decoy Gambit

Decoy Gambit

{2}{U}
Instant

For each opponent, choose up to one target creature that player controls, then return that creature to its owner's hand unless its controller has you draw a card.

"We'll distract them. The rest of you, get out of here!" —Alux, Skysail defender

Illustrated by Ravenna Tran

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Not Legalhistoric
Not Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Not Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Not Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Not Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#32
RarityRare
ReleasedApr 17, 2020
EDHREC rank#14,126

Prices

USD$0.28
EUR€0.22
MTGO0.20 tix
Rulings (3)
  • As the Decoy Gambit resolves, first the next opponent in turn order (or, if it’s an opponent’s turn, the opponent whose turn it is) chooses whether you’ll draw a card or return their creature that was targeted to its owner’s hand, then each other opponent in turn order does so knowing the choices made before them. After all choices are made, you draw the appropriate number of cards. After you’ve drawn, the appropriate creatures are all simultaneously returned to their owners’ hands.

    Apr 17, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If a creature targeted by Decoy Gambit changes controller, it’s no longer a legal target.

    Apr 17, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast
  • For each opponent, if you didn’t choose a target creature they control or if that creature has become an illegal target, that player can’t choose for you to draw a card.

    Apr 17, 2020 · Wizards of the Coast

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