Card Text : Counter target spell unless its controller pays . If he or she doesn't, that player taps all lands he or she controls and empties his or her mana pool.
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