Three Steps Ahead — Quick Thinker of Thunder Junction
Three Steps Ahead is a compact tool for control players who want flexible responses without overcommitting. At {1}{U} this Instant gives you a primary counter option plus extra choices you can pick when you cast it. Use the counter mode to stop a troublesome spell, the token copy mode to leverage a favorable board piece, or the card selection mode to dig for answers while smoothing your hand. The foil surface on this Light Play copy catches the light in play and in sleeve, making the card feel at home in a competitive binder or sideboard.
In practice this card rewards timing and sequencing. Choose one or more of the additional costs to assemble a multi effect turn that can shift tempo, protect a key permanent, or refill your resources. It fits into tempo blue shells and hybrid control builds that prize flexible answers and synergies with enter the battlefield effects. The flavor ties to the Outlaws of Thunder Junction theme: planning several moves ahead and turning small advantages into a decisive edge.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{U}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.)
+1{U} — Counter target spell.
+3 — Create a token that’s a copy of target artifact or creature you control.
+2 — Draw two cards, then discard a card. -
Power / Toughness – N/A
