Atomize

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Character Background

Atomize is a four‑mana instant that destroys any nonland permanent and then proliferates, making it a versatile removal spell best suited to midrange/control and value archetypes rather than raw aggro or pure tempo. At {2}{B}{G} it answers creatures, planeswalkers, artifacts, or enchantments while immediately converting that tempo into long‑term advantage by advancing any counters you care about—loyalty on planeswalkers, +1/+1 counters, or even poison. Deckbuilding‑wise, it shines in “counters matter” Golgari lists: pair it with cards that produce or benefit from counters (Hardened Scales, creatures with evolve, Walking Ballista, or resilient planeswalkers) so the proliferate trigger becomes a finisher rather than a consolation. Because it’s a catch‑all removal, supplement it with card draw and protection for your counter engines; it’s also an excellent six‑sided answer in grindy matchups where a single permanent’s removal plus incremental growth wins the late game. Thematically, Atomize evokes clean eradication with a spreading, lingering effect—mechanically potent and strategically flexible.

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