Press the Enemy (LTR)

Press the Enemy
Casting Cost: {2}{U}{U}
Card Type: Instant

Card Text:
Return target spell or nonland permanent an opponent controls to its owner's hand. You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost.

Flavour Text:
"I showed the blade reforged to him. He is not so mighty yet that he is above fear."

Artist: Valera Lutfullina

Press the Enemy is a blue instant card with a casting cost of {2}{U}{U}. The card offers a mix of control and tempo advantage, as well as an opportunity for a free spell:

• Return target spell or nonland permanent an opponent controls to its owner's hand: This is a versatile form of control. It can remove an opponent's troublesome permanent from the battlefield or counter a spell by returning it to their hand.

• You may cast an instant or sorcery spell with equal or lesser mana value from your hand without paying its mana cost: This part of the ability can be a massive tempo swing. Not only do you remove something of your opponent's, but you also get to cast another instant or sorcery for free. This could potentially be another control spell or even a draw spell to maintain card advantage.

The flavour text adds an atmosphere of intimidation and dread, suggesting that even the mightiest foes have their vulnerabilities.

Valera Lutfullina's artwork would likely depict a moment of tension where the enemy realizes their position is not as strong as they had believed, possibly involving the showing of a "reforged blade" to induce fear.