Orim's Chant: Quiet the Tempo
Orim's Chant from Modern Horizons 3 is a white instant that offers controlled disruption at a low cost. Its kicker option adds a layer of timing, allowing you to pay an additional {W} to prevent the target opponent from casting any spells this turn. That tempo swing can be decisive when your opponent plans to push through multiple spells or a critical attack.
In play, the ability to protect your own board while hindering the opponent's responses makes it a reliable tool in control and tempo builds. The printed text reflects a clean, straightforward effect that scales with your willingness to invest extra mana. This card fits into many Modern Horizons 3 decks as a practical answer to fast starts or crowded stacks, giving you flexibility without overcommitting. The lore hints that Orim's Chant is a ward spoken by the white order to steady the game when the pace threatens to get out of hand.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost: {W}
- Card Type: Instant
- Subtypes: None
- Card Text (Printed): Kicker {W} (You may pay an additional {W} as you cast this spell.) Target player can't cast spells this turn. If this spell was kicked, creatures can't attack this turn.
- Power / Toughness: N/A
- Loyalty: N/A
