Shadow Surge of Thunder
Rush of Dread is a practical tool for squeezing opponents on board hand and life all at once. Cast it when you can turn marginal advantages into decisive edges. The Spree mechanic forces a sequence of escalating penalties so you can pick which pressure to apply first and which to leave to a follow up turn. Experienced players will use the first modes to clear blockers or strip cards before committing to the final life hit.
The extended art foil shows the Outlaws of Thunder Junction aesthetic and makes this Light Play copy a collectible that also stands up in play. Use it in control shells that finish with incremental attrition or in midrange lists that want a single spell to finish multiple matchups. The card rewards timing and sequencing rather than raw power so it fits well into decks that plan around gradual resource denial.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{B}{B}
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Card Type — Sorcery
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Spree +1 — Target opponent sacrifices half the creatures they control, rounded up. +2 — Target opponent discards half the cards in their hand, rounded up. +2 — Target opponent loses half their life, rounded up.
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