Smite with Radiant Precision
Divine Smite from the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set offers a nuanced way to neutralize threats that overstay their welcome. This instant allows you to phase out an opposing creature or planeswalker, effectively removing it from the battlefield until its controller’s next turn. This temporary exile is perfect for handling problematic permanents without outright destruction, sidestepping effects like indestructibility or regeneration.
What sets Divine Smite apart is its heightened efficacy against black permanents. Rather than phasing them out, this card exiles black creatures or planeswalkers outright, making it a valuable tool against decks that lean heavily into black removal or recursion strategies. Pair it with cards that benefit from tempo and battlefield control, such as Teferi, Hero of Dominaria or Restoration Angel, to maintain momentum and keep your opponent off balance.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {1}{W}
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Card Type: Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): Target creature or planeswalker an opponent controls phases out. If that permanent is black, exile it instead. (If it phases out, treat it and anything attached to it as though they don’t exist until its controller’s next turn.)
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