“With one commanding word, the spell was put down and a fine collected for its casting.”
Overrule
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {X}{W}{U}
Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. You gain X life.
Flavor Text: With one commanding word, the spell was put down and a fine collected for its casting.
Set: Duel Decks: Venser vs. Koth (#32), Rarity: Common, Artist: Alan Pollack
Instant
Blue
White
Common
Lifegain
$0.25
Regular
€0.05
Euro
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2006-05-01
You gain the life whether or not the spell’s controller pays {X} and whether or not the spell is countered.
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