Name: Dismal Failure
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
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Author: Dan Scott

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Dismal FailurePlanar Chaos

                #39
                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$1.47$2.99
Lightly Played$0.41$1.79
Moderately Played—$1.79
Heavily Played—$2.17
Damaged—$2.15
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          Mana cost4
          TypeInstant
          
          
          
          
          SetPlanar Chaos
          Number39
          RarityInstant
          Released2007-02-02
        Oracle textCounter target spell. Its controller discards a card.
Illustrated by Dan Scott

        Flavor
        "Two magi could trade spells all day and never crown a victor. The real battle is not one of power but of will. If your confidence breaks, so too shall you."
—Venser
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$1.47	$2.99
Lightly Played	$0.41	$1.79
Moderately Played	—	$1.79
Heavily Played	—	$2.17
Damaged	—	$2.15