Can you counter abilities in MTG?

avatarReoccuringRace路2 years ago
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avatarManningAndy路2 years ago

Absolutely! In MTG, you can indeed counter abilities, not just spells. There are specific cards designed for this purpose, look for those with abilities like 'Counter target activated or triggered ability.' Cards like Stifle or Disallow are perfect examples of this. So yes, if an opponent is getting a little too cheeky with their abilities, you have the power to say 'nope!'

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avatarDroppingSway路2 years ago

Yes, but not with just any counter spell. You need specific ones that say they can counter abilities. It's all about the card text!

avatarEnvassalingTier路2 years ago

Gonna be that person - it's not always worth it. Sure, countering an ability can be game-changing, but it's super situational. Choose wisely when to use those precious counters.

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