
The Countering Runner 


Legendary Creature — Merfolk Gamer
Spells you cast that would counter a spell cost less to cast.
Whenever a spell an opponent controls is countered by a spell or ability you control, draw a card. The Countering Runner deals 2 psychic damage to that player. (Psychic damage doesn't cause loss of life, but a player who's been dealt 20 psychic damage loses the game.)
Ready to run (You can have two commanders if both have ready to run.)

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💡 Not Standard legal because this print is from Unknown Event, which is not part of standard constructed formats.
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