Step Through 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.
Official card text
Return two target creatures to their owners' hands. Wizardcycling(
Complete guide
Step Through is a versatile blue sorcery from Modern Horizons 2 that offers either powerful board manipulation or vital deck consistency. Whether you need to clear the way of blockers or find your key combo piece, this card serves as a flexible tool for any blue mage.
Double the Bounce
The primary mode of Step Through allows you to return two target creatures to their owners' hands. Because it targets two creatures, it is an effective way to reset an opponent's momentum or save your own vital units from removal spells. Note that if you cast it for its mana cost, you must be able to choose two distinct targets if two are available on the battlefield.
Wizardcycling Explained
The true strength of the card often lies in its Wizardcycling ability. By paying two generic mana and discarding Step Through from your hand, you search your library for any Wizard card. This is an activated ability, not a spell, meaning it bypasses traditional counterspells that target spells. Unlike standard cycling, you do not draw a random card; instead, you tutor for a specific creature type.
Interaction and Timing
Wizardcycling is a form of cycling. This means any triggered abilities that look for a card being cycled will trigger when you use this ability. However, remember that as a sorcery, the 'Return two target creatures' effect can only be cast during your main phase when the stack is empty. The Wizardcycling ability, conversely, can be activated at any time you could cast an instant.
Interaction examples
Distant MelodyIf your hand is empty of threats, you can pay two mana to discard Step Through and find a powerful Wizard. After playing the Wizard, you can then cast Distant Melody, choosing 'Wizard' to draw multiple cards based on the creature you just tutored for and played.
Raise the PalisadeIn a scenario where the opponent has a crowded board, you can cast Step Through to bounce their two most dangerous threats. Follow this up with Raise the Palisade, choosing 'Wizard.' Since the targets of Step Through are already in the owner's hand, Raise the Palisade cleans up the remaining non-Wizard creatures for a wide-open attack.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Step Through
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
- #1· Wizards of the Coast
Unlike the normal cycling ability, typecycling doesn't allow you to draw a card. Rather, it lets you search your library for a card with the type or types indicated by the ability name. For example, a card with basic landcycling lets you search for a basic land card, and a card with Wizardcycling lets you search for a Wizard card.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #2· Wizards of the Coast
Typecycling is a form of cycling. Any ability that triggers on a card being cycled also triggers on a card being typecycled. Any ability that stops a cycling ability from being activated also stops a typecycling ability from being activated.
No other card is named in this ruling.
Popular combos
Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.
Dockside Extortionist + Dualcaster Mage + Step Through + Vedalken Orrery
- 1Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying
. - 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least six Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate five Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying
, targeting any two creatures. - 5Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying .
- 6When Dualcaster Mage enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Dualcaster Mage + Step Through + Sneak Attack
- 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying , putting Dockside Extortionist onto the battlefield from your hand.
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least three Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate two Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, activate Sneak Attack by paying , putting Dualcaster Mage onto the battlefield from your han .
- 6When Dualcaster Mage enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Dualcaster Mage + Step Through + Tidal Barracuda
- 1Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying .
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least six Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate five Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying .
- 6When Dualcaster Mage enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Dualcaster Mage from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Naru Meha, Master Wizard + Step Through + Sneak Attack
- 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying , putting Dockside Extortionist onto the battlefield from your hand.
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least three Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate two Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, activate Sneak Attack by paying , putting Naru Meha onto the battlefield from your han .
- 6When Naru Meha enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Naru Meha, Master Wizard + Step Through + Emergence Zone
- 1Activate Emergence Zone's second ability by paying , allowing you to cast spells this turn as though they have flash.
- 2Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying .
- 3When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least seven Treasure tokens.
- 4Activate six Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 5Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 6Holding priority, cast Naru Meha by paying .
- 7When Naru Meha enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha.
- 8Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha from the battlefield to your hand.
Dockside Extortionist + Naru Meha, Master Wizard + Step Through + Vedalken Orrery
- 1Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying .
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least seven Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate six Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, cast Naru Meha by paying .
- 6When Naru Meha enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Naru Meha, Master Wizard + Step Through + Tidal Barracuda
- 1Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying .
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least seven Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate six Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, cast Naru Meha by paying .
- 6When Naru Meha enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
Dockside Extortionist + Naru Meha, Master Wizard + Step Through + Leyline of Anticipation
- 1Cast Dockside Extortionist by paying .
- 2When Dockside Extortionist enters the battlefield, it triggers, creating at least seven Treasure tokens.
- 3Activate six Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding .
- 4Cast Step Through by paying , targeting any two creatures.
- 5Holding priority, cast Naru Meha by paying .
- 6When Naru Meha enters the battlefield, it triggers, copying Step Through, targeting Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha.
- 7Resolve the copy of Step Through, returning Dockside Extortionist and Naru Meha from the battlefield to your hand.
- 8Repeat steps 1-3 one additional time.
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