Azula Always Lies (TLA)

Instant — Lesson

Choose one or both — • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

Niche combat trick for black control and tempo strategies, but the split modal effect rarely justifies the slot when dedicated removal and pump spells are more efficient at their respective roles. The flexibility is real—you can shrink a blocker or pump your own creature—but at two mana you're paying a premium for versatility that most decks don't need in the same card.

Avatar: The Last Airbender — Common