Force Spike

Instant, U (1)
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.¹
"I don't think so."
Illus. Nelson DeCastro

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/4/2004: The payment is optional.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, MTGO Classic Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (5/16)	Seventh Edition (Common) Friday Night Magic (Special) Fifth Edition (Common) Legends (Common (C2)) MTGO Masters Edition III (Common)