Three Steps Ahead
Three Steps Ahead folds utility into a single blue instant that reads like a toolbox for midgame improvisation. The card gives you three spree options so you can counter a threat, copy a key artifact or creature, or dig for two cards and sculpt your hand. Use the counter line to stop a pivotal spell, the token line to escalate board presence, and the draw line to dig for answers while smoothing your curve.
In Outlaws of Thunder Junction play, this card fits decks that value flexible interactions and incremental advantage. It rewards timing and sequencing rather than raw speed. Keep track of your mana and pick the spree option that best answers the table; the foil extended art printing makes it a clean pick for players who want both utility and a collectible look.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {U}
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Card Type – Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Spree
+1{U} — Counter target spell.
+3 — Create a token that is a copy of target artifact or creature you control.
+2 — Draw two cards, then discard a card.
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