Name
Harsh Annotation
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven
Rarity
Uncommon
Text
Destroy target creature. Its controller creates a 1/1 white and black Inkling creature token with flying.
Flavor Text
"I'd start from scratch if I were you."
—Felisa, Silverquill graduate
Number
#18
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/03/2026)
If the target creature is an illegal target as Harsh Annotation tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will create an Inkling token.
Artist
Liiga Smilshkalne
Translations