I actually really like this in my Madness deck.
In that situation in gets close to the same level as Force of Will in terms of power.
It functions as a Madness outlet, and a free counter. Force of Will on the other hand exiles the card.
I would say its better if it weren't for the fact that you had to have an island in hand to play it. Though I also run Daze in the deck, so it's not too hard to accomplish that. There are times where I use this and then don't see another land for a few turns, which is why Force of Will is still better.
However the look on my opponent's face when I play this and then pop in my Basking Rootwalla or Arrogant Wurm is great. It also works well when you toss a Wonder into your grave, or something like Quiet Speculation. The kind of cards that you want in your grave anyways.
With creativity its possible to make this poor man's Force ... (see all)
Posted By:
Plum
(3/21/2010 6:50:06 PM)
Foil, the third best free counterspell, although essentially, you are trading 3 cards for 1 which is card disadvantage 101.
Posted By:
ultratog1028
(8/3/2010 11:38:29 AM)
Although often and (rightly) considered a weak version of Force of Will, Foil is still a fine, well-balanced and fairly powerful card in its own right. In a casual setting, or format without Force of Will, I'd still consider playing Foil.
Although if I did, I'd want a premium version, just so I can say I have a 'foil Foil'.
Posted By:
stygimoloch
(9/3/2009 6:08:59 AM)
I want a foil foil. Just be because.
Posted By:
Studoku
(4/3/2010 8:44:16 PM)
this is Madness!
Posted By:
MarlinFlake
(10/12/2012 2:34:48 PM)
While both Foil and FoW can both be free counters, Foil costs only 2UU, makes it easier to use should you have the spare mana to cast it outright. Couple with other cards such as Daze and Obsessive Research or threshold mechanic, the drawback could be lessened or even utilized compare to FoW.
FoW is no doubt still more powerful.
Posted By:
Cyberium
(11/17/2010 9:36:22 AM)
Crucible of Worlds.
Posted By:
A3Kitsune
(8/2/2010 12:37:23 AM)
This is the poor-man's Force of Will, at least for now. It provides a harsher alternative casting cost than Force of Will, but it costs one colorless mana less to cast normally. The island requirement seems to ensure that the player's library has to play blue.
Posted By:
ClowWizardEriol
(8/17/2009 12:15:33 PM)
To bad there weren't foil cards back in Prophecy.
Posted By:
SleetFox
(4/15/2011 1:56:44 PM)
Use with Gush.
Posted By:
Penguin_Master
(8/13/2012 4:13:49 PM)