The Countering Runner
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Legendary Creature — Merfolk Gamer
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Printing details
- Set
- Unknown Event
- Released
- May 6, 2023
- Language
- en
- Collector no.
- #RU05b
- Rarity
- rare
Card text
Oracle text — the current official rules text for this card.
Spells you cast that would counter a spell cost less to cast.
Whenever a spell an opponent controls is countered by a spell or ability you control, draw a card. The Countering Runner deals 2 psychic damage to that player. (Psychic damage doesn't cause loss of life, but a player who's been dealt 20 psychic damage loses the game.)
Ready to run (You can have two commanders if both have ready to run.)
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Beginner guide
Card text above uses Oracle text, the current official rules text for this card.
This costs three mana of any type and two blue mana.
- Mana
- Mana is the resource you spend to cast spells and activate abilities.
- Generic mana
- A numbered mana cost can be paid with mana of any type.
- Control
- A card you control is on your side of the game.