Abrade: Versatile Burn or Artifact Answer
Abrade from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a compact toolbox in red. Castable for {1}{R}, it gives you a clean choice between dealing three damage to a creature or destroying a troublesome artifact. Use it as removal to clear small blockers, finish off a lingering threat, or answer mana rocks that accelerate your opponent.
Experienced pilots will value Abrade for its flexibility in tight turns where every mana matters. It sits well in aggressive decks that still need interaction and in midrange lists that must answer both creatures and artifacts. The printed card text preserves the simple but precise timing that makes this instant reliable from early game trades through late game cleanups.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{R}
- Card Type – Instant
- Subtypes –
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one — • Abrade deals 3 damage to target creature. • Destroy target artifact.
- Power / Toughness –
- Loyalty –