Card 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.
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Mana cost
{2}{U}
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Card 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.
Format legality
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- AlchemyNot legal
About Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances (16) is a Blue Enchantment from Unglued (UGL). It costs {2}{U} and has mana value 3. It is printed at Uncommon rarity.
Unglued is an Un-set, which is not legal in sanctioned play, released August 1998.
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.
Card details
- Card number
- 16
- Set
- Unglued (UGL)
- Set type
- Un-set & playtest
- Released
- 17 August 1998
- Rarity
- Uncommon (U)
- Printing
- Standard
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Colour
- Blue
- Colour identity
- Blue
- Mana cost
- {2}{U}
- Finish
- Non-foil
TCGplayer listing: Checks and Balances
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