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Intervene Intervene English

Instant, U (1)

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

Illus. Heather Hudson

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

  • 10/4/2004: 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.
  • 10/4/2004: Intervene can only target a spell that is currently targeting a creature.
  • 10/4/2004: It means "targeting at least one creature" not "exactly one creature".
  • 10/4/2004: If the spell's target leaves the battlefield before this spell resolves, Intervene will be countered since it no longer targets a spell that targets a creature.
  • Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
  • Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
  • Legal in Classic (MTGO)
  • Legal in Commander
 Printings:
#33 (Heather Hudson)

Editions:
English Urza's Legacy (Common)

Languages:
German Einschreiten
French Intervention
Italian Intervenire
Spanish Intervenir
Portuguese Intervir


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