First printed in Strixhaven: School of Mages (2021)
Instant
Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is 7 minus the number of cards in that creature's controller's hand.
"I assure you, no one fails my course more than once."
—Embrose, Silverquill dean
- Illustrated by
- Randy Vargas
Legality
- Legal in
- Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Historic, Timeless, Gladiator, Commander, Duel Commander, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker, Brawl, Competitive Brawl
- Not legal in
- Standard, Pauper, Future Standard, Alchemy, Penny Dreadful, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Pauper Commander, PreDH, Standard Brawl
Rulings (2)
- If the target creature’s controller has seven or more cards in hand when Flunk resolves, the creature gets -0/-0. This effect will never increase the creature’s power and toughness.
- The value of X is determined as Flunk resolves.
Prices
MTGO price: 0.003 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 1 Nov 2026).