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Deadly Riposte
Oracle Text
Deadly Riposte deals 3 damage to target tapped creature and you gain 2 life.
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Character Background
Deadly Riposte is a textbook white interaction spell: a cheap instant that punishes overextended attackers and supports a tempo/control plan by turning an opponent’s tapped creature into a two-for-one (removal plus life). Because it only hits tapped creatures, its best uses are post-combat removal, surprises after blockers declare or to finish off a creature tapped down by other effects, so think tempo decks that make the opponent commit creatures or control shells that run tap-down answers. The incidental 2 life is especially valuable in aggressive mirror matches or against burn. Deckbuilding tip: include it in creature-light white tempo lists or midrange shells that already play tap effects and creatures with flash—synergize with cards that force tapping or attacking (tap-locked creatures become guaranteed targets) or with flash threats that keep the opponent on the back foot. In Limited it's a strong common removal against 1–3 toughness bodies; in Constructed it’s a tight, conditional answer that rewards thoughtful sequencing.
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Character Background
Deadly Riposte is a textbook white interaction spell: a cheap instant that punishes overextended attackers and supports a tempo/control plan by turning an opponent’s tapped creature into a two-for-one (removal plus life). Because it only hits tapped creatures, its best uses are post-combat removal, surprises after blockers declare or to finish off a creature tapped down by other effects, so think tempo decks that make the opponent commit creatures or control shells that run tap-down answers. The incidental 2 life is especially valuable in aggressive mirror matches or against burn. Deckbuilding tip: include it in creature-light white tempo lists or midrange shells that already play tap effects and creatures with flash—synergize with cards that force tapping or attacking (tap-locked creatures become guaranteed targets) or with flash threats that keep the opponent on the back foot. In Limited it's a strong common removal against 1–3 toughness bodies; in Constructed it’s a tight, conditional answer that rewards thoughtful sequencing.
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