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Refute

Refute

Instant

common

Counter target spell. Draw a card, then discard a card.

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Semantic Tags

Cantripmechanical

A spell that replaces itself by drawing a card as part of its resolution.

Cantripvector

A spell that replaces itself by drawing a card as part of its resolution.

Card Drawmechanical

Puts additional cards into your hand. Includes direct draw, 'look/reveal and put into hand' effects, and conditional draw triggers.

Counterspellmechanical

Prevents a spell or ability from resolving.

Draw Hatevector

Punishes or prevents opponents from drawing extra cards.

Draw-then-discard or discard-then-draw effects that improve hand quality without net card advantage.

Draw-then-discard or discard-then-draw effects that improve hand quality without net card advantage.

Removalmechanical

Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.

Format Legality

commanderlegal
oathbreakerlegal
modernlegal
pioneerlegal
standardlegal
legacylegal
vintagelegal
pauperlegal
historiclegal
explorernot legal
alchemylegal

Price history

Pre-release printing — price history will appear once it's on the market.

Printings (3)

SetRarityTCGplayerCard KingdomCardmarket
Star Trek Commander#579common···
Foundations#313common···
Foundations#48common···

Rulings

2024-11-08

If the target spell is an illegal target when Refute tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw or discard.