Negate
Foundations 710 • common
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 710
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Magali Villeneuve
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Counter target noncreature spell.
"As one, nature lifts its voice to tell you this: '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 2008 set Shards of Alara, designed by Wizards of the Coast as a foundational counterspell for the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. It was conceived as a more restricted alternative to the classic Counterspell, specifically targeting noncreature spells to provide blue players with reactive utility that does not disrupt creature-based board states. Its enduring presence in the game stems from its efficiency and role as a staple interaction piece in both competitive and casual formats.
The version from the Foundations set, numbered 710, continues the tradition of functional reprintings within the game's evolving history. The artwork serves to visually represent the concept of nullification, capturing the essence of blue-aligned magic that seeks to intercept and resolve threats before they affect the battlefield. As part of a set designed to serve as a bedrock for new and returning players, this card reinforces the core identity of control mechanics within the modern game design philosophy.
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