Focus the Mind — Streamlined Draw for Late Game Control
Focus the Mind is a pragmatic instant from Tarkir Dragonstorm that converts card advantage into actionable choices. This Near Mint Foil carries the set's restrained brushwork and crisp foiling that players appreciate when sleeving for tournament play or adding to a foil playset. As written on the card, Focus the Mind rewards a busy turn by reducing its cost if you have already resolved a spell, which makes it a reliable follow up in control or combo turns.
In play, Focus the Mind reads like a compact cantrip that pushes your hand toward precision. Draw three cards then discard a card gives you selection without bloating your grip, and the conditional cost reduction turns it into a realistic six or four mana play depending on your sequencing. Use it to dig for answers, refill after a sweep, or sculpt the exact piece you need to close the game. Add this Near Mint Foil to a blue midrange or control shell and expect consistent, tournamentready performance.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {4}{U}
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Card Type — Instant
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Subtypes — N/A
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — This spell costs {2} less to cast if you've cast another spell this turn. Draw three cards, then discard a card.
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Power / Toughness — N/A
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Loyalty — N/A
