Bind to Secrecy is a rare Instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Alchemy: New Capenna digital set, offering players strategic choices between spell control and graveyard manipulation.
Bind to Secrecy
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Alchemy: New Capenna
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Bind to Secrecy, designated as card number 19 in the YSNC code, is a distinctive Rare Instant from the Magic: The Gathering 2022 Alchemy: New Capenna set. Designed by artist David Astruga, this card serves as a key component for players seeking flexible interactions during their turns. With a mana cost of {U}{B} and a mana value of 2, it provides immediate access to powerful effects without requiring excessive resources. The card’s design emphasizes player choice, allowing you to select one of two distinct effects. You can choose to counter a target noncreature spell, effectively neutralizing an opponent's strategy. Alternatively, you may conjure a duplicate of a target creature card from an opponent's graveyard into your hand. This version perpetually allows you to spend mana as though it were any color to cast the spell, adding significant versatility to your deck. If your graveyard contains five or more mana values among cards, you can also draft a card from Bind to Secrecy's spellbook, further enhancing its strategic depth. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out cards from the Alchemy: New Capenna series for their unique digital-first mechanics and thematic connection to the New Capenna setting. Bind to Secrecy stands out due to its dual-mode functionality, making it a valuable addition to decks focused on control or graveyard synergies. Its rarity within the set adds to its appeal among enthusiasts who appreciate the intricate design and gameplay possibilities offered by this release. Whether you are building a competitive deck or simply appreciating the artistry and mechanics of Magic, Bind to Secrecy offers a compelling blend of strategy and collectibility.
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Bind to Secrecy
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
David Astruga
Card Stock
English
{U}{B}
Instant
B, U
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Choose one — • Counter target noncreature spell. • Conjure a duplicate of target creature card in an opponent's graveyard into your hand. It perpetually gains "You may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast this spell." If there are five or more mana values among cards in your graveyard, draft a card from Bind to Secrecy's spellbook.
