Dash Hopes

Instant, BB (2)
When you play Dash Hopes, any player may pay 5 life. If a player does, counter Dash Hopes.
Counter target spell.¹
"Focus an enemy's mind on what's already gone, and it's easier to take away more." —Holux, stronghold racketeer
Illus. Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• When this spell is played, the triggered ability goes on the stack on top of it. When the ability resolves, each player gets a chance (in turn order), to perform the action. If anyone does, then this spell is countered. [Planar Chaos FAQ 2006/12/13]
• A player must actually pay the cost to counter it. Paying just part of the cost is now allowed. [Planar Chaos FAQ 2006/12/13]

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended Banned in Standard
Printings (1/9)	Planar Chaos (Common)