At one mana, you could play Hope Charm, Hundred-Talon Strike, or Seize the Initiative to grant a creature first strike (and often more) at instant speed
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Her ability only prevents it from readying, meaning if you target a non-exerted character with her ability, it wont do anything
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Flying Toxic 1 Whenever Skullpiercer Gnat deals combat damage to a player, a random nonland card in that player's hand perpetually gains "When you cast this spell, you get a poison counter." What set is Skullpiercer Gnat from
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