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Because instants can be cast at any point you have priority, theyre great for protecting creatures, killing creatures, or stopping other spells
If we compare the prices in 1995, to the price for the same cards today*, we can see that some of these cards have increased tremendously in price, while others have been less impressive
Card Name Mana Cost Type Legendary Creature Human Assassin Rarity Rare rules Text Deathtouch Throw - Whenever Shadow deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice another nonland permanent
Decklist The decklist contains one planeswalker, 24 creatures, 12 sorceries, nine instants, ten artifacts, nine enchantments, and 34 lands
Arcane Heist lets you steal an instant or sorcery from an opposing graveyard and cast it for free