The card feels just as omnipresent, just as elemental to the game, as Counterspell itself a testament both to its rock-solid design and non-stop annual reprinting
(2023-10-13) If the top card of your library changes during the process of casting a spell or activating an ability, you can't look at the new top card until the process of casting the spell or activating the ability ends (all targets are chosen, all costs are paid, and so on)
This is definitely one of the more expensive judge promos, and one that makes me consider trying to become a judge just get my hands on cards like it
While I definitely have fun with Bill in this article, please don't take away the impression that Bill did anything but a stellar job during his time as Head Designer
The sole exception to this is if it gets kicked back to your hand, then all counters you've stashed on Skullbriar are lost
A more modern design would have a discard attached to that card draw