Malfunction in the Machine
Untimely Malfunction is a compact instant that shifts the course of a game with a single choice. The Light Play Foil from Duskmourn: House of Horror pairs clean foil sheening with a versatile red answer you can cast on the opponent turn. Use it to destroy a problematic artifact, retarget a spell or ability that already has a single target, or slip past blockers by stopping one or two creatures from blocking this turn. Practical in tempo decks and useful as a reactive play, this card fits smoothly into any deck that values flexible interaction.
From a lore perspective the card captures the set tone by turning clever sabotage into a quick pivot on the battlefield. The printed options are straightforward which makes decision making faster in tight turns. Add this Light Play Foil copy to your collection or sideboard for a reliable red trick that can remove equipment, redirect a threat, or clear the road for a crucial attack. Pick it up now to shore up matchups that hinge on artifacts or tight combat windows.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one —
- Destroy target artifact.
- Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.
- One or two target creatures can’t block this turn.
