The Metallic Rebuke card (#39) from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Aether Revolt expansion is a Common instant featuring the Improvise mechanic.
Metallic Rebuke
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Aether Revolt
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Metallic Rebuke is a blue instant from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Aether Revolt set, designated as card number 39. Designed by Eric Deschamps, this Common card introduces the Improvise mechanic, allowing players to tap artifacts to reduce the spell's mana cost. This strategic interaction complements the card's primary function of countering target spells unless the opponent pays an additional {3}. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this product represents a key component of the Aether Revolt block. The card’s flavor text, attributed to Tezzeret, adds narrative depth to the set’s steampunk-inspired aesthetic. As a Common card, it is frequently sought after by enthusiasts aiming to complete their AER set collections or build specific deck archetypes that utilize artifact synergies. The presence of the Improvise keyword makes it a functional and thematic piece for players exploring the set's unique mechanical landscape. Whether you are building a library for casual play or focusing on catalog completeness, this card serves as an essential part of the Aether Revolt experience.
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Metallic Rebuke
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Eric Deschamps
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Improvise (Your artifacts can help cast this spell. Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}.
"Too little, too late. The machine is in motion." —Tezzeret