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Intervene

Intervene

{U}
Instant

Counter target spell that targets a creature.

"At first I simply observed. But I found that without investment in others, life serves no purpose." —Karn, silver golem

Illustrated by Heather Hudson

Formats
Not Legalstandard
Not Legalhistoric
Not Legaltimeless
Not Legalpioneer
Not Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Not Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Not Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#33
RarityCommon
ReleasedFeb 15, 1999
EDHREC rank#16,034

Prices

USD$0.31
USD foil$9.02
EUR€0.27
EUR foil€4.17
MTGO0.04 tix
Rulings (4)
  • If the spell’s target leaves the battlefield before this spell resolves, Intervene won’t resolve since it no longer targets a spell that targets a creature.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • If a spell is modal, use the target(s) of the current mode only for this check. Targets for the other modes are never selected.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • It means “targeting at least one creature” not “exactly one creature”.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast
  • Intervene can only target a spell that is currently targeting a creature.

    Oct 4, 2004 · Wizards of the Coast

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