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Shell of the Last Kappa

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Shell of the Last Kappa, Champions of Kamigawa printing
Champions of Kamigawa CHK · No. 269 2004-10-01

Card text

{3}
Legendary Artifact
{3}, {T}: Exile target instant or sorcery spell that targets you. (The spell has no effect.) {3}, {T}, Sacrifice Shell of the Last Kappa: You may cast a spell from among cards exiled with Shell of the Last Kappa without paying its mana cost.
EDHREC rank #22495 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

Exiling a spell prevents that spell from resolving, but it doesn’t technically “counter” anything. This means that Shell of the Last Kappa can exile spells which “can’t be countered.”

2004-12-01 · Wizards of the Coast

Shell of the Last Kappa’s first ability can only target a spell that targets you.

2004-12-01 · Wizards of the Coast

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