Memory Lapse

Instant, 1U (2)
Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard.¹
"Oh, I had a conscience once. But alas, I seem to have forgotten where I put it." -Chandler
Illus. Mark Tedin

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• The card does not go to the graveyard before being put on the library. [bethmo 1997/10/19]
• If the spell is not countered (because the spell it targets cannot be countered), then it does not go to its owner's library. [D'Angelo 2001/04/16]
• This card has a self replacement (see Rule 419.6c). This means that it replaces going to the graveyard before any other effect can replace that event. [Rules Team 2001/05/01] If Flashback is applied using Recoup, however, Flashback will change the destination. [DeLaney 2001/10/13]
• Note - In Fifth Edition (and before) this card was of type Interrupt.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Versions (2)	Homelands #40 (Mark Tedin) Homelands #41 (Mark Tedin)
Printings (7/37)	Judge Gift Program (Special) Seventh Edition (Common) Classic Sixth Edition (Common) Fifth Edition (Common) Mirage (Common) Homelands (Common) → View All