---
name: "Spell Syphon"
mana_cost: "{1}{U}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Instant"
colors: ["U"]
color_identity: ["U"]
keywords: []
set: "SHM"
set_name: "Shadowmoor"
collector_number: "52"
rarity: "common"
artist: "John Avon"
oracle_id: "f30e9371-2c12-496a-80e1-40c3408defed"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/spell-syphon-shm"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "legal"
  penny: "legal"
---

# Spell Syphon
- **Mana Cost:** `{1}{U}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Instant

## Oracle Text
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1} for each blue permanent you control.

> *Warrik Bruxobruto sentiu-se traído por sua aura ter preferido as profundezas do Rio Vinherrante ao seu lugar legítimo, pairando ao seu redor.*

## Top 4096-Dim Neural Synergies
1. [Thassa's Rebuff](/printing/thassas-rebuff-bng.md) — Instant
2. [Abjure](/printing/abjure-wth.md) — Instant
3. [Gainsay](/printing/gainsay-wc02.md) — Instant
4. [Mystical Dispute](/printing/mystical-dispute-mb2.md) — Instant
5. [Scent of Brine](/printing/scent-of-brine-uds.md) — Instant
6. [Force Spike](/printing/force-spike-plst.md) — Instant

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Shadowmoor (SHM) #52
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Artist:** John Avon
- **Total Printings:** 9 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `legal` | Penny: `legal`