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17 May 2024: Card library updated.

Counterbalance

UU · Enchantment

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card.

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NameManaTypeText
Pyrostatic Pillar 1REnchantment Whenever a player casts a spell with mana value 3 or less, Pyrostatic Pillar deals 2 damage to that player.
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Isu the Abominable 3UULegendary Snow Creature — Yeti You may look at the top card of your library any time. You may play snow lands and cast snow spells from the top of your library. Whenever another snow permanent enters the battlefield under your control, you may pay {G}, {W}, or {U}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on Isu the Abominable. 5/5
Callous Deceiver 2UCreature — Spirit {1}: Look at the top card of your library. {2}: Reveal the top card of your library. If it's a land card, Callous Deceiver gets +1/+0 and gains flying until end of turn. Activate only once each turn. 1/3
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Appetite for Brains BSorcery Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it with mana value 4 or greater and exile that card.
Harsh Deceiver 3WCreature — Spirit {1}: Look at the top card of your library. {2}: Reveal the top card of your library. If it's a land card, untap Harsh Deceiver and it gets +1/+1 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn. 1/4
Transgress the Mind 1BSorcery Devoid (This card has no color.) Target player reveals their hand. You choose a card from it with mana value 3 or greater and exile that card.
Tethmos High Priest 2WCreature — Cat Cleric Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets Tethmos High Priest, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. 2/3
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