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Cornered by Black MagesHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Final Fantasy· June 13, 2025
Carte Magic Cornered by Black Mages

Cornered by Black Mages is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice. Create a 0/1 black Wizard creature token with "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this token deals 1 damage to each opponent."

How it works : Cornered by Black Mages

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The Wizard token's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemypaupercommanderdueltlr
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