Format jargon

Daze

A Premodern-legal blue instant from Nemesis that counters a spell unless the opponent pays {1}, by bouncing an Island you control.

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Adjacent terms

Counterspell
A spell that counters — negates — another spell on the stack. Counterspells are a central mechanic in blue-based Premodern control and tempo decks.
Tempo
The concept of using fewer resources than the opponent to accomplish the same goal, effectively gaining time advantage. Tempo is a central strategic axis in Premodern.

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