Decree of Silence vs Geist Snatch — MTG Card Comparison

Geist Snatch is the stronger card — it costs less mana (4 vs 8), is legal in more formats (5 vs 3).

Decree of Silence

Decree of Silence

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, counter that spell and put a depletion counter on this enchantment. If there are three or more depletion counters on this enchantment, sacrifice it.
Cycling {4}{U}{U} ({4}{U}{U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
When you cycle this card, you may counter target spell.

Geist Snatch

Geist Snatch

Counter target creature spell. Create a 1/1 blue Spirit creature token with flying.

Stat Decree of Silence Geist Snatch
Mana Cost {6}{U}{U} {2}{U}{U}
CMC 8 4
Type Enchantment Instant
Rarity Rare Common
Set Scourge Avacyn Restored
Price (USD) — —
Standard ✗ ✗
Modern ✗ ✓
Pioneer ✗ ✗
Legacy ✓ ✓
Vintage ✓ ✓
Commander ✓ ✓
Pauper ✗ ✓
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