Fleeting Distraction is a blue Instant card from the 2022 Jumpstart set, designed to disrupt opponents while advancing your hand size.
Fleeting Distraction
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Jumpstart
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Description
Fleeting Distraction, card number 299 from the Jumpstart 2022 set, is a blue Instant in Magic: The Gathering that offers efficient interaction for players. With a mana cost of only one blue mana, this card serves as a lightweight tool for controlling the board state during the early turns of a game. The card's effect allows a player to target a creature, reducing its power by one until the end of the turn, while simultaneously drawing a card. This dual effect makes it a valuable asset for decks focused on tempo and resource management, allowing mages to neutralize threats without falling behind in card advantage. Created by artist Ryan Yee, the card features flavor text that highlights its role as a foundational spell taught to young mages whose hands are too small for traditional weapons. This narrative element adds depth to the card's identity within the Magic: The Gathering universe, appealing to collectors who appreciate the lore behind the mechanics. For traders and collectors, owning this card provides a complete piece of the Jumpstart experience, which was designed to deliver immediate gameplay excitement., collectors can find this card as part of diverse Magic: The Gathering inventory. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your library of blue spells, Fleeting Distraction represents a classic example of efficient card design. Its low mana cost and versatile effect ensure it remains a relevant piece for any Magic enthusiast looking to enhance their strategic options. Explore the collection to find this essential card and others that define the Jumpstart era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Fleeting Distraction
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Ryan Yee
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Target creature gets -1/-0 until end of turn. Draw a card.
The first spell taught to young mages, it has spared the lives of many whose hands are too small to hold a sword.
















