An Offer You Can't Refuse — Magic: The Gathering card

An Offer You Can't Refuse

{U}
Instant

Counter target noncreature spell. Its controller creates two Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

*"I think you'll find my terms quite agreeable, if you know what's good for you."*

Set Foundations
Rarity Uncommon
Mana Value 1
Artist Dallas Williams
Collector # 160
Scryfall

Why Play An Offer You Can't Refuse

At just one mana, this counterspell provides incredible efficiency for protecting your key plays or disrupting opponents at crucial moments. The card shines in tempo-based strategies where you need cheap interaction while developing your board, and in combo decks that require protection for their win conditions. While giving your opponent two Treasure tokens is a real drawback, the ability to counter any noncreature spell for a single blue mana often outweighs this cost when timing is critical.

Format Notes

An Offer You Can't Refuse sees play across multiple formats, with particularly strong showings in Legacy and Vintage where one-mana counterspells are premium. In Modern, it appears in tempo decks and combo strategies that need efficient protection. The card has become a Commander staple due to its low cost and versatility, though the Treasure downside matters less in multiplayer games. No ban history exists, and it remains relevant in competitive metas where cheap interaction is valued.

Combos & Synergies

The counterspell pairs excellently with Teferi, Time Raveler, whose static ability prevents opponents from using the Treasure tokens at instant speed, significantly reducing the downside. Narset, Parter of Veils creates similar lock scenarios by limiting opponents' ability to convert their extra resources into cards. In aggressive strategies, the card works well alongside other cheap threats like Delver of Secrets, allowing you to protect your clock while maintaining pressure.

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