ARTIFACT
Chalice of the Void
This artifact enters with X charge counters on it.
Whenever a player casts a spell with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact, counter that spell.
FORMATS
CommanderLEGAL
Brawl (Historic)BANNED
DraftNOT LEGAL
StandardNOT LEGAL
ModernSTAPLE 1.7%
PioneerNOT LEGAL
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- WWizards of the Coast2021-03-19Official RulingThe number of charge counters on Chalice of the Void matters only at the time the spell is cast. Changing the number of charge counters on Chalice of the Void after a spell has been cast won't change whether the ability triggers or counters the spell.
- WWizards of the Coast2021-03-19Official RulingIf there are zero charge counters on Chalice of the Void, it counters each spell with a mana value of 0. This includes face-down creature spells cast with morph's alternative cost.
- WWizards of the Coast2021-03-19Official RulingA mana cost of means that you pay twice X. For example, if you want X to be 3, you pay to cast Chalice of the Void.
- WWizards of the Coast2021-03-19Official RulingChalice of the Void has to be on the battlefield at the end of casting a spell for the ability to trigger. If you sacrifice Chalice of the Void as a cost to cast a spell, its ability can't trigger. However, if it leaves the battlefield once its ability has triggered, that ability will still counter the spell.
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COMMENTS · 1
- Wizards of the Coast2015-09-28Chalice of the Void was restricted in vintage on September 28, 2015. Workshop decks have become more and more popular. However, too many games are effectively decided by the first player's first turn. A major problem is that a turn-one Chalice of the Void for 0 deprives the opponent an opportunity to put Moxen on the battlefield. Source: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/news/september-28-2015-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2015-09-28