Teferi's Response

{1}{U} · Instant

Counter target spell or ability an opponent controls that targets a land you control. If a permanent's ability is countered this way, destroy that permanent. Draw two cards.

Rulings (2)

Jan 1, 2006 · Remember that a spell only targets something if it is an Aura or uses the phrase “target” in its text.

Jan 1, 2006 · If none of the targeted spell’s targets is a land when Teferi’s Response would resolve, Teferi’s Response doesn’t resolve due to having no legal targets.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernNot legal

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernLegal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Premodern

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=51 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Dimir Landstill	Premodern	100%	3×	1
Azorius Landstill	Premodern	64%	1–2×	50

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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