Abrade — Quick Burn or Clean Break
Abrade is a compact, flexible instant that earns its place in red decks where removal must be efficient and versatile. As printed on the Commander Tarkir Dragonstorm card, you choose one effect: Abrade deals 3 damage to target creature or destroy target artifact. That choice makes it reliable against small creatures blocking your attacks or against stubborn artifacts that warp a game state. The Near Mint English print preserves the clean text and artwork by Jonas De Ro, useful for collectors and players who prefer sharp aesthetics in tournament decks.
In Commander and other multiplayer formats Abrade reads like pragmatic interaction. Use the damage mode to clear utility creatures or to finish off a damaged threat. Switch to the destroy artifact mode to answer mana rocks or protective equipment that enable recurring value. This card’s low cost and instant timing let you respond on opponents’ turns, maintain tempo, and protect your board plan with minimal investment. Consider Abrade when you need an efficient removal slot that doubles as artifact hate.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one — • Abrade deals 3 damage to target creature. • Destroy target artifact.
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Power / Toughness – N A
