whats not to like here?

  -- By Fonso from SLC on March 19, 2010

Not only that, but it is "loss of life" which can't be prevented. Probably my favorite current standard countermagic.

  -- By D/0 from NJ on October 07, 2009

the first reviewer said it all. planeswalkers and really all of the ultimatums are huge threats. counterspell plus a free shock?! yes, please!

  -- By Greg from here on March 08, 2009

this card is amazing in the current standard. this is a 2 mana solution to many threats that populate every top deck in the format. its 2 mana solution to plainswalkers, cruel ultimatum, spectral procession, path to exile, and even the mighty cryptic command. and on top of that, it punishes your opponents for the attempt. an exemplary choice in any counter war.

  -- By zimmer from interlachen, fl on February 25, 2009