Reprieve

Reprieve

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{1}{W} · Instant
Mythic · The Hobbit Eternal · Art by Warren Mahy
Return target spell to its owner's hand. Draw a card.
Predicted power
Standard Eng.NLUsr.
Pioneer Eng.NLUsr.
Modern 58 Eng.C+Usr.

Below Mystical Dispute (63) as it only delays spells, but cantripping stack interaction and protection can support 1-2 copies in white control.

Best home White-based controlBand role-playerConfidence 63%

Could be wrong if Two mana for a temporary answer may be too slow when opponents can immediately recast key spells.

Legacy 49 Eng.C-Usr.

Less efficient than Consign to Memory (72), but returning rather than countering gives occasional unique utility against protected spells in UWx lists.

Best home UWx ControlBand fringeConfidence 61%

Could be wrong if Legacy's cheap permanent counters may leave little room for a two-mana temporary answer.

Pauper Eng.NLUsr.
Commander 52 Eng.CUsr.

It can interrupt a pivotal spell while replacing itself, but only postponing the spell makes it a selective interactive inclusion rather than premium removal.

Best home White-blue controlBand role-playerConfidence 68%

Could be wrong if Multiplayer opponents can often simply recast the returned spell before it meaningfully changes the game.

Limited 52 Eng.CUsr.

A cantripping one-turn delay can gain tempo or punish tricks, but it is poor when opponents can readily recast their spell.

Best home White tempo decksBand playableConfidence 35%

Could be wrong if Unknown speed, creature curve, and removal density determine whether the tempo exchange is worthwhile.

Cantripping spell delay

“Reprieve is efficient temporary stack interaction, but its failure to permanently answer spells limits it to selective homes.”

AI prediction made before release — not a measured result. Real performance data replaces this once the set is legal and tournament results come in.

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