Complicate vs Scatter to the Winds — MTG Card Comparison
Complicate has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (3 vs 0).
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}.
Scatter to the Winds
Counter target spell.
Awaken 3—{4}{U}{U} (If you cast this spell for {4}{U}{U}, also put three +1/+1 counters on target land you control and it becomes a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste. It's still a land.)
| Stat | Complicate | Scatter to the Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{U} | {1}{U}{U} |
| CMC | 3 | 3 |
| Type | Instant | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Set | Onslaught | Battle for Zendikar |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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