Negate
Magic 2012 69 • common
- Set
- Magic 2012
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jeremy Jarvis
- Market price
- $0.39
What it does
Counter target noncreature spell.
Masters of the arcane savor a delicious irony. Their study of deep and complex arcana leads to such a simple end: the ability to say merely yes or no.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Negate was originally introduced in the Morningtide expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2008, designed as a staple counterspell that specifically targets non-creature spells. Its inclusion in the Magic 2012 core set, featuring art by Aleksi Briclot, reaffirmed its status as a foundational tool for blue control decks. The card reflects Wizards of the Coast's philosophy of providing versatile, low-cost answers to artifacts, enchantments, and sorceries, balancing the high-pressure environment of competitive play.
The Magic 2012 iteration of Negate utilizes Briclot's distinctive, clean digital style to emphasize the act of nullification. By stripping away the complexity of target restrictions found in older cards like Cancel, Negate became a quintessential piece of interaction for players. It was well-received by the community for its efficiency, remaining a permanent fixture in various formats due to its reliable performance in neutralizing board-altering threats.
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