Card Text : Target spell is countered unless its caster spends X more mana; caster of target spell can't choose to let it be countered. If caster of target spell doesn't have enough mana, all available mana from lands and mana pool must be paid but target spell will still be countered.
Extremely underrated card. Only con is that in order to counter the spell, you have to outnumber your opponent in untapped mana. This card allows you to counter a spell, AND forces opponent to tap all available lands and drains their mana pool, thus preventing any spells or abilities from being played later in their turn. Very versatile -- By Grayson from Louisville on January 27, 2007
The mirage art is really exciting! -- By Maxx from KY on January 27, 2008
Had 4 of this in my deck for early counter spell usage (reserving the original counterspell in my hand). If there is no use for it, I discard it with Force of Will. Very versatile and underrated card. 4 stars because it's actually a pump counterspell. -- By Counterspell from Sydney on April 25, 2008