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CommonColour IDMV 1
Instant
Counter target activated ability from an artifact source. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.)
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Other printings
This is the only English printing.
Rulings (2)
wotc8 Jun 2016
Activated abilities contain a colon. They’re generally written “[Cost]: [Effect].” Some keywords are activated abilities and will have colons in their reminder text.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Can’t be used on mana abilities because they don’t use the stack. They’ve already resolved by the time you get priority.
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Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type — never by strategic judgement.
