Shoot the Sheriff — Quickbane Counsel
"Shoot the Sheriff" is a compact removal instant that fits tight black mana curves and Outlaws of Thunder Junction play patterns. For a single black and one colorless this near mint foil lets you remove a problem creature on the stack while leaving exile and sacrifice effects to the opponent. It reads as straightforward removal yet the outlaw clause changes targeting decisions and opens up trick plays against commons in the saloon of threats.
Used from hand at instant speed this card rewards timing and reads well in both control and tempo shells. The printed outlaw definition matters in draft and sealed where creature decks lean into themed tribes; knowing which creatures are safe and which are fair game can swing skirmishes. The foil treatment highlights the art of a gunslinger taking precise aim which matches the set tone without pulling focus from the core utility of the spell.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {1}{B}
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Card Type — Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Destroy target non outlaw creature. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws. Everyone else is fair game.)
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