Complicate vs Controvert — MTG Card Comparison
Complicate
Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}.
Cycling {2}{U} ({2}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Controvert
Counter target spell.
Recover {2}{U}{U} (When a creature is put into your graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {2}{U}{U}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand. Otherwise, exile this card.)
| Stat | Complicate | Controvert |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{U} | {2}{U}{U} |
| CMC | 3 | 4 |
| Type | Instant | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Set | Onslaught | Coldsnap |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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