counterspell cards mtg Magic: The Gathering (069) Lightly Played Counter target spell. Counterspell (GD)

While a Scorpion God deck would likely be constructed to contain numerous effects that put -1/-1 counters on creatures, in case one is ever in need, for three mana, The Scorpion God can put a -1/-1 counter on a creature at any time

Its as if Yawgmoth, Thran Physician showed up to let black decks do everything at once

These are best used to protect important creatures, but remember that any counters on the creatures you exile will be removed

Think about your hand when looking at abilities : If youre putting a card in your inkwell and playing a character on every turn, but you are only drawing one card (by default) every turn then youll run out of cards very quickly

Much like Shattering Spree which I mentioned in the 20 Essential Red Cards the spell is copied, meaning you wont often have the whole lot of your card draw countered