Mana Tithe

Instant, W (1)
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
"Those who seek to upset the balance must be taxed for such ambitions." —Verithain, mesa high priest
Illus. Martina Pilcerova

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/4/2004: The payment is optional.
• 2/1/2007: This is the timeshifted version of Force Spike.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended, MTGO Classic Banned in Standard
Printings (2/10)	Planar Chaos (Common) Magic Player Rewards (Special)