{"product_id":"untimely-malfunction-duskmourn-house-of-horror-light-play","title":"Untimely Malfunction (Duskmourn: House of Horror) Light Play","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUntimely Malfunction — Quick Fix or Calculated Chaos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUntimely Malfunction\u003c\/i\u003e is a compact, versatile instant that slots neatly into red decks looking for a cheap answer to artifacts, targeted plays, or combat impediments. For {1}{R} you get three distinct modes: permanent removal of an artifact, the abrupt redirection of a spell or ability, or a small evasion window by preventing one or two creatures from blocking this turn. The card reads like a toolbox for midgame puzzles, and it rewards timing and reads on your opponent more than raw mana investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice the card shines when you need a flexible response that preserves tempo. Use it to stop an activated win condition on an artifact, to turn a removal spell back at your opponent, or to punch through lethal damage by clearing blockers for a turn. The Duskmourn framing places the effect in a setting where experiments go sideways often, which fits the card mechanically and gives a small piece of lore for deckbuilders who enjoy thematic cohesion. Add it to sideboards or main decks where situational versatility matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost\u003c\/b\u003e – {1}{R}\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type\u003c\/b\u003e – Instant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes\u003c\/b\u003e – (none)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed)\u003c\/b\u003e – Choose one — \n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDestroy target artifact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eChange the target of target spell or ability with a single target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOne or two target creatures can’t block this turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness\u003c\/b\u003e – (not applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoyalty\u003c\/b\u003e – (not applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44799455789212,"sku":"CGS-V3WP-1QYB8HEQ","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/38a5ec937633f844d10e6adb614125b7.jpg?v=1740697366","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/untimely-malfunction-duskmourn-house-of-horror-light-play","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}