Thrill of Possibility
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card.
Draw two cards.
*"Remember all the great heroes who were careful and never did anything risky? Me neither."
—Syr Carah, the Bold*
Why Play Thrill of Possibility
Red decks that need card selection and graveyard fuel find excellent value in this efficient instant. The discard cost becomes an advantage when you're enabling madness cards, feeding delve spells, or simply filtering away excess lands in the late game. Playing it at instant speed lets you respond to removal by discarding the targeted creature for value, or draw into answers during your opponent's end step when you have spare mana.Format Notes
Most impactful in Pauper where cheap card selection is premium and the format lacks powerful draw spells. Pioneer and Standard aggressive decks occasionally adopt it when they need to dig for burn spells or creatures while maintaining tempo. Commander players appreciate the instant speed flexibility, though it faces competition from more powerful draw engines available in multiplayer formats.Combos & Synergies
Pairs excellently with madness cards like Fiery Temper, effectively drawing two cards while casting a Lightning Bolt for one mana. Flashback spells such as Faithless Looting become more valuable when discarded, giving you immediate access to additional card selection. Dredge cards like Stinkweed Imp turn the discard cost into a powerful engine, potentially milling multiple cards and recurring threats from your graveyard.Featured in These Decks
- The Hosts of Mordor Commander
- Legends’ Legacy Commander
