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Here's a counterspell that doesn't net you a card if its target costs more.
It took me a bit to settle on the numbers for this. Prohibit shows we can counter a spell of the same cost or less, with upside. Remand, Unsubstantiate, and Failure (to Comply) show that returning a spell to its owner's hand costs 2. I think this is the right spot for this effect, though I wouldn't be shocked if playtesting shows it needs to be {U}{U} (or even {2}{U} that bounces spells costing 5+).
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I mean 1U counter target spell with CMC <2 is already a pretty exciting counter. I feel like the bounce clause is burying the lead while also pushing it over the top. I also like:
ReplyDeleteDecoil UB
Instant
Return target spell to its owner's hand. That player discards a card.
I love it.
DeleteI like it! I think that templating this as a modal spell makes its utility more clear:
ReplyDeleteNot Your Time 1U
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Choose one:
- Counter target spell with CMC 2 or less
- Return target spell with CMC 3 or greater to its owner's hand.