Swat Away 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
This spell costsless to cast if a creature is attacking you. The owner of target spell or creature puts it on their choice of the top or bottom of their library.
How it works : Swat Away
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
No additional ruling has been published for this card.
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Popular combos
Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.
#1
Approach of the Second Sun + Leyline of Anticipation + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Leyline of Anticipation.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#2
Approach of the Second Sun + Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Heliod, the Warped Eclipse.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#3
Approach of the Second Sun + High Fae Trickster + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using High Fae Trickster.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#4
Approach of the Second Sun + Vedalken Orrery + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Vedalken Orrery.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#5
Approach of the Second Sun + Tidal Barracuda + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Tidal Barracuda.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#6
Approach of the Second Sun + Wizards of Thay + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Wizards of Thay.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#7
Approach of the Second Sun + Kianne, Corrupted Memory + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Kianne.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
#8
Approach of the Second Sun + Gandalf, Friend of the Shire + Swat Away
Win the game
- 1During the opponent's end step immediately before your turn, cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
using Gandalf.
- 2In response, cast Swat Away by paying its mana cost, putting Approach of the Sun on top of your library.
- 3In your draw step, draw Approach of the Second Sun.
- 4Cast Approach of the Second Sun by paying
, winning the game.
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Legal formats
standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemyduel
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