Hexing Squelcher

• WOTC Official Reminder Textofficial rules
  Ward — Whenever this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays [cost].

• WWizards of the Coast2025-11-17
  Official Ruling
  A spell or ability that counters spells can still target any spell that can't be countered. When that spell or ability resolves, the spell that can't be countered won't be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen.

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