Dispelling Exhale — Hold the Dragon, Raise the Toll
Dispelling Exhale is a compact counterspell with a Tarkir twist. As an experienced player you will appreciate the optional behold mechanic that leverages the set theme; cast Dispelling Exhale for {1}{U} and present a choice point to your opponent. The card reads clearly and plays cleanly: it usually forces a two colorless tax to preserve a spell, but if you behold a Dragon the tax doubles to four, which converts a simple interaction into a tempo swing or a soft lock on expensive plays.
Use Dispelling Exhale as a reactive answer in tempo decks or as a safety valve in control shells where dragons are part of your game plan. The card rewards careful hand sequencing and timing; beheld Dragons increase its bite without changing the core intent. Practical, efficient, and well suited to both Limited and Constructed play, Dispelling Exhale fits into blue’s role of permission while nodding to Tarkir’s draconic legacy.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may behold a Dragon. (You may choose a Dragon you control or reveal a Dragon card from your hand.) Counter target spell unless its controller pays 2. If a Dragon was beheld, counter that spell unless its controller pays 4 instead.
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Power / Toughness – N A
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Language – English
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Rarity – Common
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Set – Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Condition – Light Play
