Second Place Counterspell Andrea Piemonti This powerful instant, part of the game and namesake of blue permission spells, has finally arrived in the Modern format
Heres an outline: 5-8 removal spells 4-6 card draw spells (including flashback cards) 4-6 payoffs (Sahagin, Shantotto, etc.) 2-3 other creatures (Wyvern, Ice Flan, etc.) 17 lands The deck is fairly simple to put together, and really doesnt want much outside of removal, card draw, and payoffs
I like that Glissa provides everything with its triggered ability
Knowing when to cast your Commander will be important since the Commander tax can make this uncastable quickly
Put the card you are checking side to side with another one of the same set (its here were you finally discover a meaningful use for your Benalish Heros and Pearled Unicorns)
Choco, Seeker of Paradise barely cracks 50 cents, while Traveling Chocobo is one of a couple bonus cards whose reprint value exceeds $25 ($29 in this case)