Mana Drain
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As if it hasn't been said enough, it is now strictly better than Counterspell due to the elimination of mana burn with the M10 rules changes. The best non-power 9 blue card.

5+/5
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Posted By: The_Trendkill (5/28/2010 7:48:27 PM)
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Hello M10 rules, goodbye only drawback of this card!
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Posted By: Superllama12 (2/27/2011 7:32:25 PM)
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" R&D, players worldwide are protesting the underpowered Counterspell make something that will get them something a little better. On an unrelated note, I've heard numerous complaints about Blue's lack of mana acceleration."
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Posted By: NuckChorris (7/5/2011 2:34:28 PM)
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Best unrestricted card in Vintage.
Here's to hoping it stays that way.

It is obligatory to make a sucking or slurping sound
upon the successful casting of this spell.
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Posted By: drpvfx (10/15/2011 7:35:41 PM)
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masterofethrium don't it would break the metagame
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Posted By: goldstar971 (12/25/2011 1:05:51 PM)
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Hey guess what guys, this is getting a remodel in Dragons Maze.
Casting cost UUGG
Adds coloured mana of your choice during your next precombat main phase
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Posted By: deathbeachparty (4/13/2013 7:41:17 PM)
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Far too broken to be eligible for a reprint, even before the elimination of Mana Burn.
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Posted By: BrutalJim (7/17/2009 12:57:37 AM)
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Given that it was decided Counterspell was too strong and had to be dumbed down to Cancel, I'd say this is an example of an old card we won't be seeing a reprint of anytime soon (read: ever.) Absurdly, absurdly powerful, arm-in-arm with Force of Will in the Best Counters Ever couple.

And for what it's worth, you can Isochron Scepter it (as if that artifact doesn't draw enough fire with just a Shock attached.)
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Posted By: ratchet1215 (8/29/2009 8:54:45 PM)
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The best counterspell ever, and printed at uncommon, I can only imagine the rage of some people when they opened a box of legends and didn't open a single one, (due to the printing malfunction). and what's scary is that it got better with the M10 rules changes.

Also, whoever didn't vote this for 5/5 is insane...
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Posted By: Guest57443454 (11/29/2009 7:56:09 PM)
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Best counter spell ever. They may be able to bring back Counterspell, like Lightning Bolt, but they can't bring this back!
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Posted By: Arachibutyrophobia (6/27/2009 5:33:31 PM)
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