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MTGBC Standard Rank:
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1
Murder
Instant
Common
Murder is popular in Standard because unconditional creature removal at instant speed is always in demand. Three mana fits comfortably into control and midrange curves, letting decks answer key threats or bomb creatures on curve. In a format full of pushed creatures and synergy engines, having a kill spell that simply says “destroy target creature” provides reliability. Its long history and many reprints also make it familiar and accessible to a wide player base.
MTGBC Popularity Score:

68.72
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