Cleaver Blow, card number 542 from Magic: The Gathering's Mystery Booster 2. This Rare Instant features the dynamic Multiclease mechanic for versatile gameplay.
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster 2
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Card number 542, Cleaver Blow, is a standout inclusion in Magic: The Gathering’s Mystery Booster 2, released in 2024. Crafted by artist Drew Moss, this Rare Instant card introduces a unique twist on spellcasting through its Multiclease ability. Players can pay an additional mana cost to amplify the card's effects, choosing from a variety of outcomes that impact both the board state and player resources. The Multiclease mechanic allows for strategic depth, enabling casters to target nonblack creatures with mana value 3 or less controlled by opponents. Depending on the chosen resolution, effects can include drawing cards, inflicting life loss, or creating a tapped 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying. This flexibility makes Cleaver Blow a fascinating example of experimental design within the Mystery Booster 2 set, appealing to collectors who appreciate innovative game mechanics and rare card treatments. For enthusiasts of trading card games, Mystery Booster 2 represents a special release designed to showcase unique mechanics and cards that may not fit into standard expansions. Collecting cards like Cleaver Blow offers a glimpse into the creative direction of Magic: The Gathering, providing a tangible connection to the game's evolving rules and design philosophy. Whether you are building a collection of Mystery Booster 2 cards or focusing on rare Instants, Cleaver Blow serves as a notable entry point for understanding the set's experimental nature. The card’s black mana cost and instant timing make it a versatile tool for deck construction, while its rarity adds to its desirability among serious collectors. Exploring the intricacies of Multiclease helps collectors appreciate the depth and variety that Mystery Booster 2 brings to the Magic: The Gathering universe.
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Featured
Cleaver Blow
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Drew Moss
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Instant
B
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Multicleave {1} (You may pay an additional {1} any number of times as you cast this spell. For each time you do, choose a paired set of square brackets and remove the words in between.) Destroy target [nonblack] creature [with mana value 3 or less] [an opponent controls]. You [and its controller each] draw a card [and lose 2 life]. Create a [tapped] 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying.
