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Desperate Gambit

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Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.

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Chaos WarpDeflecting SwatBig Score Desperate Gambit X-RAY TARGET · Desperate Gambit

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Desperate Gambit

Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.

TYPEInstant
MANA{R}
COLOR IDENTITYR
PRINTINGWTH · #96
Desperate GambitX-RAY TARGET
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What is Desperate Gambit?

Choose a source you control and flip a coin. If you win the flip, the next time that source would deal damage this turn, it deals double that damage instead. If you lose the flip, the next time it would deal damage this turn, prevent that damage.

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