Fighting Chance

Okk (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

This creature can't attack unless a creature with greater power also attacks. This creature can't block unless a creature with greater power also blocks.

Adarkar Wastes (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add {W} or {U}. This land deals 1 damage to you.

Leshrac's Rite (Classic Sixth Edition)
Mike Raabe

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has swampwalk. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)

"Bind me to thee, my soul to thine. I am your servant and your slave. Blood for blood, flesh for flesh, Leshrac, my lord." —Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer

Wild Growth (Beatdown Box Set)
Mike Raabe

Enchant land Whenever enchanted land is tapped for mana, its controller adds an additional {G}.

Wrath of God (Portal)
Mike Raabe

Destroy all creatures. They can't be regenerated.

"As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport." —William Shakespeare, *King Lear*

Burnout (Alliances)
Mike Raabe

Counter target instant spell if it's blue. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

"GOTCHA!" —Jaya Ballard, Task Mage

Ghazbán Ogress (Unglued)
Mike Raabe

When this creature enters, if one player has won more Magic games that day than any other player, that player gains control of this creature.

Ray of Erasure (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

Target player mills a card. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

"What is real can be unreal." —Gerda Äagesdotter, Archmage of the Unseen

Guard Dogs (Planeshift)
Mike Raabe

{2}{W}, {T}: Choose a permanent you control. Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn if it shares a color with that permanent.

"A good guard is alert. A great guard is also loyal." —Benalish kennelmaster

Adarkar Wastes (Pro Tour Collector Set)
Mike Raabe

{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add {W} or {U}. This land deals 1 damage to you.

Falter (The List)
Mike Raabe

Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

Like a sleeping dragon, Shiv stirs and groans at times.

Raze (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a land. Destroy target land.

The viashino believe that the oldest mountains hate everyone equally.

Leshrac's Rite (Fifth Edition)
Mike Raabe

Enchant creature Enchanted creature has swampwalk. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Swamp.)

"Bind me to thee, my soul to thine. I am your servant and your slave. Blood for blood, flesh for flesh, Leshrac, my lord." —Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer

Bedlam (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

Creatures can't block.

Sometimes quantity, in the absence of quality, is good enough.

Free-Range Chicken (Unsanctioned)
Mike Raabe

{1}{G}: Roll two six-sided dice. If both results are the same, this creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is that result. If the total of those results is equal to any other total you have rolled this turn for this ability, sacrifice it. (For example, if you roll two 3s, it gets +3/+3. If you roll a 4 and a 2 for this ability later that turn, sacrifice it.)

Mana Screw (Unhinged)
Mike Raabe

{1}: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, add {C}{C}. Activate only as an instant.

There was no darker or more evil creation in all the multiverse than that of the mana screw.

Spike Weaver (World Championship Decks 1998)
Mike Raabe

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {2}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

Common Courtesy (Unsanctioned)
Mike Raabe

Whenever a player casts a spell without asking your permission while casting it, counter that spell. When a player asks you permission to cast a spell and you refuse, counter that spell and sacrifice this enchantment.

"You didn't say the Magic word."

Adarkar Wastes (Pro Tour Collector Set)
Mike Raabe

{T}: Add {C}. {T}: Add {W} or {U}. This land deals 1 damage to you.

Jagged Lightning (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

Jagged Lightning deals 3 damage to each of two target creatures.

The pungent smell of roasting flesh made both mages realize they'd rather break for dinner than fight.

Spike Weaver (The List)
Mike Raabe

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {2}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

Deflection (Pro Tour Collector Set)
Mike Raabe

Change the target of target spell with a single target.

Up and down, over and through, back around— the joke's on you.

Common Courtesy (Unglued)
Mike Raabe

Whenever a player casts a spell without asking your permission while casting it, counter that spell. When a player asks you permission to cast a spell and you refuse, counter that spell and sacrifice this enchantment.

"You didn't say the Magic word."

Spike Weaver (Exodus)
Mike Raabe

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {2}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

Skyshroud Falcon (Stronghold)
Mike Raabe

Flying, vigilance

The falcon slits the sky to let the light drip through. —Kor saying

Scorching Spear (Starter 1999)
Mike Raabe

Scorching Spear deals 1 damage to any target.

Lift your spear as you might lift your glass, and toast your enemy.

Granite Grip (Urza's Legacy)
Mike Raabe

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 for each Mountain you control.

There's beauty in the desert—but it's best to view it from afar.

Temporary Truce (Mystery Booster 2)
Mike Raabe

Each player may draw up to two cards. For each card less than two a player draws this way, that player gains 2 life.

Falter (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

Like a sleeping dragon, Shiv stirs and groans at times.

Jhoira's Toolbox (Urza's Legacy)
Mike Raabe

{2}: Regenerate target artifact creature.

It entertained Jhoira to craft a kit that could bring her the tools.

Sacred Boon (Fifth Edition)
Mike Raabe

Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, put a +0/+1 counter on that creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.

"Divine gifts are granted to those who are worthy." —Halvor Arenson, Kjeldoran priest

Contagion (Alliances)
Mike Raabe

You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.

Wild Growth (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

Enchant land Whenever enchanted land is tapped for mana, its controller adds an additional {G}.

"Here in Fyndhorn, where Freyalise's power is strongest, the forest has its own opinion." —Laina of the Elvish Council

Canopy Spider (Seventh Edition)
Mike Raabe

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)

It keeps the upper reaches of the forest free of every menace . . . except for the spider itself.

Tinker (The List)
Mike Raabe

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact. Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

"I wonder how it feels to be bored." —Jhoira, artificer

Temporary Truce (Portal)
Mike Raabe

Each player may draw up to two cards. For each card less than two a player draws this way, that player gains 2 life.

Deflection (Fifth Edition)
Mike Raabe

Change the target of target spell with a single target.

Up and down, over and through, back around— the joke's on you.

Deflection (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

Change the target of target spell with a single target.

Up and down, over and through, back around— the joke's on you.

Ghazbán Ogre (Fifth Edition)
Mike Raabe

At the beginning of your upkeep, if a player has more life than each other player, the player with the most life gains control of this creature.

"We were holding our own—until the ogre guiding us suddenly grinned and turned on our commander." —Ivra Jursdotter, Sarpadian mercenary

Snap (Urza's Legacy)
Mike Raabe

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Untap up to two lands.

Good riddance.

Steam Blast (Urza's Saga)
Mike Raabe

Steam Blast deals 2 damage to each creature and each player.

The viashino knew of the cracked pipes but deliberately left them unmended to bolster the rig's defenses.

Sacred Boon (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature this turn. At the beginning of the next end step, put a +0/+1 counter on that creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.

"Divine gifts are granted to those who are worthy." —Halvor Arenson, Kjeldoran Priest

Deflection (Classic Sixth Edition)
Mike Raabe

Change the target of target spell with a single target.

Up and down, over and through, back around— the joke's on you.

Talon Sliver (Tempest)
Mike Raabe

All Sliver creatures have first strike.

"Keep them at sword's length!" Gerrard's order fell flat as each sliver's talon suddenly grew longer. "Hold on—break out the polearms!"

Mana Screw (Unhinged)
Mike Raabe

{1}: Flip a coin. If you win the flip, add {C}{C}. Activate only as an instant.

There was no darker or more evil creation in all the multiverse than that of the mana screw.

Tinker (Urza's Legacy)
Mike Raabe

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact. Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

"I wonder how it feels to be bored." —Jhoira, artificer

Glacial Crevasses (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

Sacrifice a snow Mountain: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

"We were chasing Lim-Dûl when the ridge in front of us suddenly crumbled. I can't believe it was mere coincidence." —Lucilde Fiksdotter, Leader of the Order of the White Shield

Snap (Dominaria Remastered)
Mike Raabe

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Untap up to two lands.

Good riddance.

Free-Range Chicken (Unglued)
Mike Raabe

{1}{G}: Roll two six-sided dice. If both results are the same, this creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is that result. If the total of those results is equal to any other total you have rolled this turn for this ability, sacrifice it. (For example, if you roll two 3s, it gets +3/+3. If you roll a 4 and a 2 for this ability later that turn, sacrifice it.)

Wrath of Marit Lage (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

When this enchantment enters, tap all red creatures. Red creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps.

Dread Marit Lage lies dreaming, not dead.

Steam Blast (Battle Royale Box Set)
Mike Raabe

Steam Blast deals 2 damage to each creature and each player.

The viashino knew of the cracked pipes but deliberately left them unmended to bolster the rig's defenses.

Bestial Fury (Alliances)
Mike Raabe

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep. Whenever enchanted creature becomes blocked, it gets +4/+0 and gains trample until end of turn.

Snap (Wilds of Eldraine Commander)
Mike Raabe

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Untap up to two lands.

Good riddance.

Patchwork Gnomes (Tempest)
Mike Raabe

Discard a card: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)

"Just when I get them working, they always start fighting and tearing at each other for spare parts." —Hanna, *Weatherlight* navigator

Norritt (Ice Age)
Mike Raabe

{T}: Untap target blue creature. {T}: Choose target non-Wall creature the active player has controlled continuously since the beginning of the turn. That creature attacks this turn if able. Destroy it at the beginning of the next end step if it didn't attack this turn. Activate only before attackers are declared.

Scorching Spear (Portal)
Mike Raabe

Scorching Spear deals 1 damage to any target.

Lift your spear as you might lift your glass, and toast your enemy.

Wrath of God (The List)
Mike Raabe

Destroy all creatures. They can't be regenerated.

"As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport." —William Shakespeare, *King Lear*

Contagion (World Championship Decks 1997)
Mike Raabe

You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.

Bedlam (The List)
Mike Raabe

Creatures can't block.

Sometimes quantity, in the absence of quality, is good enough.

Ghazbán Ogre (World Championship Decks 1997)
Mike Raabe

At the beginning of your upkeep, if a player has more life than each other player, the player with the most life gains control of this creature.

"We were holding our own—until the ogre guiding us suddenly grinned and turned on our commander." —Ivra Jursdotter, Sarpadian mercenary

Spike Weaver (Battle Royale Box Set)
Mike Raabe

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {2}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

Ardent Militia (Portal)
Mike Raabe

Vigilance

Some fight for honor and some for gold, but the militia fights for hearth and home.

Mogg Cannon (Tempest)
Mike Raabe

{T}: Target creature you control gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Destroy that creature at the beginning of the next end step.

Moggs never volunteer for anything twice.

Snap (The List)
Mike Raabe

Return target creature to its owner's hand. Untap up to two lands.

Good riddance.

Tinker (World Championship Decks 2000)
Mike Raabe

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact. Search your library for an artifact card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

"I wonder how it feels to be bored." —Jhoira, artificer

Bestial Fury (Alliances)
Mike Raabe

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep. Whenever enchanted creature becomes blocked, it gets +4/+0 and gains trample until end of turn.

Spike Weaver (Mystery Booster 2)
Mike Raabe

This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {2}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

Contagion (Deckmasters)
Mike Raabe

You may pay 1 life and exile a black card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Distribute two -2/-1 counters among one or two target creatures.

Frenzied Tilling (Invasion)
Mike Raabe

Destroy target land. Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

"Beneath her scars, Dominaria's beauty yet shines." —Multani, maro-sorcerer