Shoot the Sheriff vs Swat — MTG Card Comparison
Shoot the Sheriff and Swat are closely matched. Shoot the Sheriff costs less mana (2 vs 3). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Shoot the Sheriff
Destroy target non-outlaw creature. (Assassins, Mercenaries, Pirates, Rogues, and Warlocks are outlaws. Everyone else is fair game.)
*"Now, where is that deputy?"
—Jana, Hellspur thunderslinger*
Swat
Destroy target creature with power 2 or less.
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
| Stat | Shoot the Sheriff | Swat |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {1}{B} | {1}{B}{B} |
| CMC | 2 | 3 |
| Type | Instant | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Common |
| Set | Outlaws of Thunder Junction | Onslaught |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✓ |
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