Alania, Divergent Storm: Otter Wizard of Tactical Trickery
Alania, Divergent Storm brings a clever twist to spellcasting that rewards timely plays and thoughtful sequencing. This legendary Otter Wizard thrives in decks focused on instants, sorceries, and Otter spells, offering a unique interaction where the first qualifying spell you cast each turn can be copied by an opponent drawing a card. This effect encourages strategic planning, as the potential to duplicate your spell opens opportunities to extend your impact on the battlefield or control the flow of the game. Alania's presence quietly shifts the pace, blending disruption with card advantage in a manner that suits both aggressive tempo and midrange strategies.
The card’s 3/5 body provides resilience against early threats, allowing Alania to stay on the board long enough to maximize her ability. Her mana cost demands some investment but matches the power of her effect, fitting well into blue-red decks that capitalize on instant and sorcery synergies. Alania, Divergent Storm is a solid choice for players seeking a rare sorcery manipulator with a whimsical flavor that reflects the playful yet cunning nature of the Bloomburrow set.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {3}{U}{R}
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Card Type: Legendary Creature
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Subtypes: Otter Wizard
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Card Text / Rules Text: Whenever you cast a spell, if it’s the first instant spell, the first sorcery spell, or the first Otter spell other than Alania you’ve cast this turn, you may have target opponent draw a card. If you do, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
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Power / Toughness: 3/5
