Tempo the Tide
Syncopate from Innistrad Remastered is a compact disruption tool that rewards careful resource planning. As an instant that reads Counter target spell unless its controller pays X you can use it to tax an opponent's big play or to protect your own tempo by forcing a costly choice. In practical play this card shines when you can set X to a value that makes countering a spell unattractive or impossible for your opponent.
The printed exile clause makes Syncopate more than a temporary delay; when it succeeds the offending spell is removed from the game rather than sitting in the graveyard for recursion. That detail matters against decks that rely on graveyard synergies. Keep this Near Mint English copy ready in sideboard or main deck; cast it at instant speed to create awkward math for your opponent and swing board decisions in your favor. Add it to your collection and tune your countersuit today.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {X}{U}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Counter target spell unless its controller pays X. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner’s graveyard.
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Power / Toughness – N/A
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Loyalty – N/A
