Ojutai's Breath

Description

Ojutai's Breath, designated as DTK-67, is a blue Instant card featured in Magic: The Gathering's 2019 The List series. Produced under the PLST set code, this Common rarity card offers players a strategic tool for controlling the battlefield through its unique mechanics. The card is illustrated by Kev Walker, whose artwork complements the spell's icy theme without relying on complex lore connections to the set itself. The gameplay of Ojutai's Breath centers on temporary creature suppression. By paying a mana cost of two generic and one blue mana, players can tap a target creature, preventing it from untapping during the controller's next untap step. This effect provides immediate tactical advantage, disrupting an opponent's plans for a single turn. The card's mana value of three makes it accessible in the mid-game, fitting seamlessly into decks that prioritize tempo and resource denial. A defining feature of this card is the Rebound mechanic. If the spell is cast directly from a player's hand, it is exiled upon resolution instead of going to the graveyard. At the beginning of the caster's next upkeep, they may cast the card from exile without paying its mana cost. This creates a powerful second opportunity to disrupt the opponent, rewarding proactive play and deck consistency. Whether you are building a Commander deck, looking to enhance your Limited play options, or simply appreciate the design of blue Instant spells, this card offers both mechanical depth and collector interest. The combination of Kev Walker's illustration and the strategic utility of Rebound makes DTK-67 a notable piece of modern Magic: The Gathering history.