Blink of an Eye: Quick Return
Blink of an Eye is a compact, efficient answer from Foundations Jumpstart that does exactly what you need most often; it bounces a threat and can replace itself when you pay for the kicker. As an experienced player you will appreciate the low opportunity cost of {1}{U} for an instant speed removal that leaves interaction open for combat tricks, counterplay, and tempo plays.
Play it on turn two for flexible tempo or later to reset an opposing permanent or salvage one of your own. The kicker option rewards foresight; when you invest additional mana you not only protect your board interactions but also replenish your hand. This card reads cleanly in control and blue tempo shells and fits well into any deck that values efficient answers and repeatable card advantage. Add it to your sideboard or main deck where spot removal and card selection matter most.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {1}{U}
- Card Type – Instant
- Subtypes – None
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Kicker {1}{U} (You may pay an additional {1}{U} as you cast this spell.) Return target nonland permanent to its owner’s hand. If this spell was kicked, draw a card.
- Power / Toughness – N A
- Loyalty – N A