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Checks and Balances, Unglued 16
Illustrated by David A. Cherry · Card image provided by Scryfall.
UGL 16 · uncommon

Checks and Balances

Enchantment

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Collector number16
SetUnglued (UGL)
Rarityuncommon
Released1998-08-11
Mana cost{2}{U}
Mana value3
ColoursU
Power / toughness—
ArtistDavid A. Cherry

Oracle 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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