If the target permanent is an illegal target by the time Repeal tries to resolve, the spell doesn't resolve
Its flashback cost makes it easy to cast from the graveyard, turning it into a cheap 6/6 threat for decks like Dredge or Gruul Madness
Releasing as part of Battle Partners in Japan, the card is the archetype for everything the set promises to be
Pokemon cards bearing "little monsters" attract children as well as adult superfans and collectors, with billions printed and some selling for millions of dollars
While limiting yourself to only a single copy of powerful cards like Thoughtseize, Fatal Push, or Fable of the Mirror-Breaker might seem restrictive, every card included in the deck is a perfectly fine fit for a midrange strategy
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