how does Counterflux overload work?
Asked by Ziabo 12 years ago
when overload Counterflux for the rest of the turn all spells are instantly countered? do you just keep using it on the stack? how does it work exactly
Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #2
No. An overloaded Counterflux will only counter the spells you don't control that are on the stack when Counterflux resolves.
May 7, 2013 5:08 p.m.
Absinthman says... #3
Overloaded Counterflux simply counters all spells that you don't control which are currently on the stack. This is useful for example, when some effects create copies of a spell cast by your opponent (for example cards with Storm or Melek, Izzet Paragon . Using a simple counterspell, you would get rid of only single copy, while an overloaded Counterflux allows you to couter them all using only one card.
May 7, 2013 5:09 p.m.
so all in all it's not really worth it except for the can't be countered ability in it?
May 7, 2013 5:10 p.m.
Cobthecobbler says... #5
...I'd say so.
Never really had to overload it myself.
May 7, 2013 5:11 p.m.
Against storm decks it's also useful. Or Cascade. But yeah... In Standard it has limited if any uses.
May 7, 2013 5:15 p.m.
CharonSquared says... #8
Being uncounterable is definitely a useful part of the card, but occasionally the overload comes in handy. For example, say your opponent has a Thragtusk in play. They cast a Restoration Angel , and target their Thragtusk with its ETB ability. You don't want them to gain the 5 life, so you respond with Ultimate Price on the Thragtusk . If they attempt to Negate your Ultimate Price , you can overload Counterflux so not only does your kill spell resolve and nail the Thragtusk , you also counter their 3/4 angel.
May 7, 2013 5:15 p.m.
@CharonSquared: Apart from not getting rid of the Thragtusk , you could also just counter their Restoration Angel .
But I do play a Grixis control deck and each game I hope for a situation like this to happen :p So I understand where you're coming from.
May 7, 2013 5:21 p.m.
Ziabo: Yes, indeed. But being uncounterable is not to be underestimated at all. In itself I believe that UUR for a un-counterable Counterspell is very powerful. Especially in a control vs control match-up. Being able to overload it, just adds to the utility, and even if you only use it once in 20 games, that's still better than not having the option at all.
May 7, 2013 5:24 p.m.
I actually found it most useful last time I played modern. He was using infect pump and got a SLOW draw. It was turn 6ish and he swung in with a 1/1 infect flier. I used Lightning Bolt , he used 3x Giant Growth for the win; I overloaded Counterflux and laughed. yay control. haha
May 7, 2013 5:34 p.m.
Colt45Caliber says... #13
Hivemind loves and hates this card. I love bane/boon cards like these.
Cobthecobbler says... #1
If on the rare occasion someone casts more than one spell at a time, adding them both to the stack before they resolve, that would be when the overload comes in handy. At least that's what I think. I could be wrong.
KrazyCaley
Maybe you can give him the best answer, seeing as how you love Counterspells so much.
May 7, 2013 5:08 p.m.