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Stroke of Genius

Urza's Saga — rare

Instant

Stroke of Genius legal formats:

Standard: Not legal
Future: Not legal
Historic: Not legal
Timeless: Not legal
Gladiator: Not legal
Pioneer: Not legal
Explorer: Not legal
Modern: Not legal
Legacy: Legal
Pauper: Not legal
Vintage: Legal
Penny: Legal
Commander: Legal
Oathbreaker: Legal
Standardbrawl: Not legal
Brawl: Not legal
Alchemy: Not legal
Pauper Commander: Not legal
Duel: Legal
Old School: Not legal
Premodern: Legal
PreDH: Legal

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