Definately made for EDH and other longer Multi-player formats. Doesn't seem to have the same jerkish aura that counterspell does... more of a "sorry i have to counter your spell, I just really want this creature"
Posted By:
phyrexiantrygon
(1/26/2012 5:47:09 PM)
Wouldn't run it. The way I make decks, the chances of me having this and something that costs more than it in my hand at the same time are practically nil. I actually prefer Counterbore.
Posted By:
blindthrall
(1/31/2012 9:06:18 PM)
Man, when I thought countermagic couldn't be any worse. At least they ruled that whatever you cast has flash.
Posted By:
bay_falconer
(5/16/2012 3:55:24 PM)
You cant cast Colorless spells this way they don't share a color with the countered spell.
Posted By:
XaiviarNightwing
(4/5/2013 6:54:08 AM)
One of those unique, situation-oriented, counter-power houses up there with Last Word, Swift Silence and Crpytic Command.
It comes at a hefty price, yet sincee when was mana cost of any consideration in EDH? ;)
Posted By:
Tsuichoi
(1/27/2012 1:16:05 AM)
Insane in EDH, not so insane elsewhere but just still good
Plays similiar to Commandeer. Save your cheap counters for stuff that you can't take advantage of and use this when you need something costly to be cast for free
Posted By:
Paladin85
(1/27/2012 1:31:25 AM)
I can see this in standard control. Late game counter + creature at instant speed? Cool.
Posted By:
dingophone
(1/27/2012 2:36:48 PM)
As Jace Beleran casually walks in...
SUDDEN NICOL BOLAS OMNOM NOM NOM
Posted By:
dberry02
(2/1/2012 7:38:22 AM)
@ Ragamander
Yes, I see what you are saying. I do believe that the intention of the card was to cast any type of card that your opponent is casting, but the wording on the card does not state it that way. There really should be some clarification.
And regarding the Isochron Scepter it says what type of cards can be imprinted with it. So it is rather exclusive, whereas this card would seemingly be inclusive.
After rereading this card, I am even more sure that with it written the way that it is, the effect does not put a spell of any type on the stack. The rule you pointed out is irrelevant me thinks.
"You may cast a nonland card in your hand without paying its mana cost" still requires you to cast the spell. But this effect happens AFTER this card resolves. Which means priority is reset. For instance, your opponent could counter the spell you choose to cast. Therefore making this cards effect HIGHLY exclusive.
It is no good atm, Wizards will need to rewrite the card in... (see all)
Posted By:
MindEcho
(2/7/2012 10:35:20 AM)
"B*TCH PLEASE!"
Posted By:
shocksaver
(3/19/2012 7:01:38 AM)