Desertion

Description

The 2015 Magic: The Gathering Legendary Cube Prize Pack release includes Desertion, a blue instant card designated as card number 24. Designed by Richard Kane Ferguson, this rare card serves as a pivotal tool for control-focused players in the Commander and Cube formats. With a mana cost of three generic and two blue mana, Desertion offers a strategic advantage by countering an opponent's spell. Unlike standard counterspells that send the countered spell to the graveyard, this card allows the caster to put the countered artifact or creature spell onto the battlefield under their own control. This unique effect transforms defensive plays into immediate board presence, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate versatile gameplay mechanics. The flavor text, "First the insult, then the injury," hints at the card's aggressive potential despite its defensive trigger. As part of the Prize Pack subset, Desertion represents a distinct era of supplemental sets designed for casual and competitive cube drafting. Collectors often seek this card to complete their legendary cube collections or to add depth to their blue-based strategies. Its straightforward yet powerful effect ensures it remains a staple in many magic: the gathering decks. The card's rarity and specific identity within the 2015 set make it a notable addition for any serious TCG collection.