Commandeer is a blue Instant card from the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set, featuring the card number 9 and artwork by Magnus Jansson.
Commandeer
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Breaking News
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Description
Commandeer stands as a powerful blue Instant within the 2024 Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set, designated as card number 9 in the OTP series. Designed by Magnus Jansson, this Rare card offers a compelling alternative mana cost, allowing players to exile two blue cards from their hand rather than paying its seven-mana value. The card’s primary effect grants control of a target noncreature spell, giving the caster the ability to choose new targets for the spell. If the targeted spell is an artifact, enchantment, or planeswalker, the permanent enters the battlefield under the new controller's command. The flavor text, "Off the Rails? Serial Train Robber Strikes Again!", adds a unique narrative layer to the card, hinting at a chaotic and mischievous theme within the Breaking News expansion. This thematic element makes Commandeer not just a functional piece of gameplay, but also a collectible item for fans of the Magic: The Gathering universe. The card's design and mechanics appeal to both competitive players and collectors who appreciate the strategic depth and artistic flair of the Breaking News series. For collectors, owning Commandeer is a way to capture a specific moment in Magic: The Gathering's history. Whether you are looking to complete your Breaking News set or simply want to add a versatile and flavorful card to your collection, Commandeer is an excellent choice. Explore our catalog to find Commandeer and other exciting cards from the Magic: The Gathering Breaking News set.
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Featured Subject
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Commandeer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Magnus Jansson
Card Stock
English
{5}{U}{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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You may exile two blue cards from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Gain control of target noncreature spell. You may choose new targets for it. (If that spell is an artifact, enchantment, or planeswalker, the permanent enters under your control.)
Off the Rails? Serial Train Robber Strikes Again!
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What is Commandeer in Magic: The Gathering?
Commandeer is a blue Instant card from the 2024 Breaking News set. It allows players to exile two blue cards from their hand to cast it, then take control of a target noncreature spell and potentially choose new targets.
Who illustrated Commandeer?
Commandeer features artwork by Magnus Jansson, who is known for his distinctive style in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
What is the rarity of Commandeer?
Commandeer is classified as a Rare card within the Breaking News set, making it a sought-after item for collectors and players alike.
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