Pernicious Deed is much closer to a board clearing spell like Wrath of God or Planer Cleansing. Punishment is more like a spot removal spell like Vindicate or Maelstrom Pulse, like a7141988 mentioned. This card seems to be inspired by Deed, but is less powerful to offset the option of casting Crime instead.
Posted By:
NeedADispenserHere
(5/11/2011 4:55:19 AM)
Eheh...punishment on artifact lands...that's what they get :P
That use aside, this is a great card.
Posted By:
izzet_guild_mage
(4/12/2010 12:44:47 PM)
Multiple copies are nice, since you can yoink cards you destroyed with previous copies.
Posted By:
LordRandomness
(12/19/2011 9:21:34 PM)
Like other's have said, it is good spot removal for a 
deck.
Posted By:
Rikiaz
(7/27/2012 4:25:41 PM)
Hey, Sword of War and Peace is A Thing, now.....Would Sword of Crime and Punishment actually have these effects on it do you think? o.O
Posted By:
DarthParallax
(6/13/2013 4:19:06 PM)