Checks and Balances
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Enchantment
Mana Cost: {2}{U}
Oracle Rules Text: Cast this spell only if there are three or more players in the game. Whenever a player casts a spell, each of that player's opponents may discard a card. If they do, counter that spell.
Set: Unglued (#16), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: David A. Cherry
Enchantment
Blue
Uncommon
$0.41
Regular
€0.29
Euro
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