This foil version of Delay from Magic: The Gathering's The List set (2020) offers a strategic instant with unique time counter mechanics.
Delay
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Description
The 2020 Magic: The Gathering card Delay, numbered FUT-35, stands out in the collector’s landscape as a versatile instant from The List expansion. Printed with a distinctive foil finish, this uncommon card captures the attention of players and collectors who appreciate both aesthetic appeal and mechanical depth. The artwork, created by Ron Spears, brings a visual flair to the card’s identity within the broader Magic universe. Mechanically, Delay offers a unique twist on traditional countermagic. Instead of simply sending a targeted spell to the graveyard, this card exiles it with three time counters attached. If the exiled spell does not already have the suspend mechanic, it gains suspend, allowing the owner to eventually cast it for free after the counters are removed. This creates a dynamic gameplay loop where defensive actions can transform into future offensive opportunities, making it a fascinating piece for strategy enthusiasts. For collectors, the foil treatment of FUT-35 adds a layer of desirability to this uncommon rarity. The List set itself holds a special place in Magic history as a rotating online-only set, giving its cards a unique provenance that appeals to dedicated TCG hobbyists. Whether you are building a library of rare foils or simply enjoy cards with innovative rules text, Delay represents a clever intersection of art and gameplay. This card is an excellent addition for those who value the strategic depth and visual polish that define high-quality Magic: The Gathering releases.
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Delay
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Ron Spears
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target spell. If the spell is countered this way, exile it with three time counters on it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. If it doesn't have suspend, it gains suspend. (At the beginning of its owner's upkeep, they remove a time counter. When the last is removed, they may play it without paying its mana cost. If it's a creature, it has haste.)
