“"Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."”
Ionize - Guilds of Ravnica (#179) - Illustrated by Chase Stone - Magic: The Gathering Card

Ionize

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {1}{U}{R}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.

Flavor Text: "Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."

Set: Guilds of Ravnica (#179), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Chase Stone

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Ionize - Guilds of Ravnica MTG card scan Ionize Guilds of Ravnica Viewing GRN Rare Chase Stone 2018-10-05

Official Rulings (1)

2018-10-05
A spell that can’t be countered is a legal target for Ionize. The spell won’t be countered when Ionize resolves, but Ionize still deals 2 damage to that spell’s controller.

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