Unfortunate Accident: Tactics That Turn a Turn
Unfortunate Accident is a compact removal spell that fits into aggressive black lists and grindy midrange decks alike. As an Instant it preserves timing flexibility while Spree lets you pay additional costs to tailor the outcome. Pay the base cost and use the extra {2}{B} option to take out a problematic blocker or attacker. Add the {R} option if you want to replace removal with board development and a short term buff delivered through a Mercenary token.
The card rewards decision making. Choose one option to stretch your mana or choose both to trade resources for immediate board impact. The Mercenary token gives a small but repeatable buff during your turn which combines well with creatures that have haste or combat tricks. A pragmatic pick for sideboards and main decks where efficient answers and tempo plays matter.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {B}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – (none)
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Spree (Choose one or more additional costs.) + {2}{B} — Destroy target creature. + {R} — Create a 1/1 red Mercenary creature token with "T: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery."
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Power / Toughness – (none)
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Language – English
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Style – Foil, Light Play
