Sooo... this is like an Essence Scatter, hence the name, that can only counter 1/6th of all the available spells. But not only that, it costs 4-mana, two of which are different colored. And if you finally manage to counter something--a big if in a set filled with uncounterables--you could wind up dealing about a Lava Axe's worth of damage back onto the caster.
Yes, this will win some games in Limited. But it also has the very real potential of either being cast too early or being held in your hand turn after turn--effectively a dead card--while you try to decide on the 'perfect' card to counter. I guess it could see play in Standard but as part of what kind of deck? Counterburn perhaps. Some sort of U/R control?
Posted By:
Eternal_Blue
(9/27/2012 1:22:48 PM)
@PeabodyET
I am a pro so I can tell you that Crusader of Odric can be countered with this card, but while on the stack, it's power is 0 so they would not take any damage.
Posted By:
Lotsofpoopy
(9/26/2012 8:34:48 PM)
adrian? you're a noob. Emrakul is uncounterable.
Posted By:
DarthParallax
(10/14/2012 4:52:26 PM)
Use this to counter Malignus...
Or even better, Serra Avatar XD
Posted By:
drpvfx
(9/30/2012 7:32:09 PM)
This card is the perfect counter to a Thragtusk in standard. If they are ramping with farseek you still have the advantage of casting this turn 4 if they try to drop one. If you are running goblin electromancers then this card truly shines i mean 3 mana to counter and deal dmg is excellent when one of the format defining cards is about to be played. This card Punishes trust me. 4/5
Posted By:
Blackmeat
(10/11/2012 5:22:30 PM)
@DarthParallax While Emrakul may be uncounterable, the spells second effect will still go off, so they get an Emrakul and 15 damage to the face.
Posted By:
lorddeox
(11/13/2012 2:51:44 PM)
The Errata does say so. Which is interesting, I didn't know that worked that way. I'ma hafta learn more.
Posted By:
psychichobo
(12/11/2012 11:36:28 AM)
would this work against Ajani Goldmane's ultimate? because that means instant full life burn in just a four cost card...
Posted By:
FaceClaimer
(12/15/2012 11:42:13 PM)
If there's ever a time for Ball Lightning to screw up...
Posted By:
Ferlord
(1/5/2013 10:32:36 PM)
1) playing Trostani, selesnya's Voice then putting Conjurer's Closet onto the battle field.
2) Playing Serra Avatar doubling life at the end of each turn.
3) Draw storm herd get ready to play with 2000 life.
4) Confused look when Serra Avatar is returned to my hand
5) the look on my face with my friend Essence Backlash my Serra Avatar effectively reducing my life total from 2000 to 0 when he could of been dead turns ago......Priceless
Posted By:
WhisperingEyeCo
(3/2/2013 1:12:07 PM)