The entire card may have a dull or uneven surface
The reason that Mystic Snake is so much more played than Plasm Capture is that it is a creature card and thus has loads of synergy with other cards that no other counterspell has
As is, it reminds me of Divine Retribution, a bulk rare which didn't see any competitive play
This card doesnt target the creatures, so it gets around hexproof, shroud, and ward
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Latchkey Faerie With Latchkey Faerie, the prowl alternate casting cost not only gives you a decent flying attacker but draws you a card