First printed in Dissension (2006)
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . You gain X life.
With one commanding word, the spell was put down and a fine collected for its casting.
- Illustrated by
- Alan Pollack
- Watermark
- Azorius
Legality
- Legal in
- Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Penny Dreadful, Commander, Duel Commander, Pauper Commander, PreDH, Tiny Leaders, Oathbreaker
- Not legal in
- Standard, Pioneer, Future Standard, Historic, Timeless, Alchemy, Premodern, Old School 93/94, Gladiator, Brawl, Standard Brawl, Competitive Brawl
Ruling (1)
- You gain the life whether or not the spell’s controller pays
and whether or not the spell is countered.
Prices
MTGO price: 0.002 TIX, the cheapest non-foil print (average sell price on GoatBots, 30 Oct 2026).