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Last updated on April 28, 2026 Brazen Borrower | Illustration by Alexandre Chaudret Adding new mechanics and styles of spells to Magic at this point is pretty hit or miss

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The minus three ability puts Tezzeret at great risk, but tutors up removal (Grim Bauble), card draw/lifegain (Nutrient Block or Candy Trail), graveyard hate (Ghost Vacuum), a scalable threat (Marketback Walker), or a whole stack of decent Equipment, from Basilisk Collar to Hylderblade

This process is known as the planeswalking ability

Yes, you can use this card as intended and copy a powerful spell, but you can also attach it to something weaker and hope that players hold onto their counterspells as they anticipate a big move, allowing you to cast other spells instead

Rare is where we're willing to shrink font size on a small number of cards