You can target any spell on the stack, there is no rule limiting it to only the top item on the stack.
Can two people counterspell the same spell?
Yes, you can decide to counterspell after someone else’s reaction. As long as a trigger is still present, a reaction can act upon it. So if you can see a creature that is in the process of casting a spell (within 60 feet of you) you can cast counterspell on them.
Can you counterspell a higher level spell?
You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of Casting a Spell. At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th Level or higher, the interrupted spell has no Effect if its level is less than or equal to the level of the spell slot you used. …
How are the counterspells in control magic similar?
These are similar to the red spells that counter blue spells but instead can only target a certain type of permanent on the stack. Each of these spells is a counterspell version of something that the color normally gets to do: red destroys artifacts, white destroys enchantments, and black destroys creatures.
Can a counterspell target a creature on the battlefield?
Some counterspells have restrictions on which kinds of spells they may target ( Negate can’t counter a creature spell, but Cancel can). A creature card on the battlefield is a permanent, not a spell. Therefore, it may not be targeted by a counterspell and a counter-type effect will do nothing to it.
Do you have to counterspell a spell before it resolves?
Therefore, it may not be targeted by a counterspell and a counter-type effect will do nothing to it. A spell must be countered before it resolves/begins resolving. When your opponent casts a creature spell, you must counter it when you get priority and the spell is still on the stack. Once it resolves, as stated earlier, it is no longer a spell.
Can a creature be countered by a spell?
A creature card on the battlefield is a permanent, not a spell. Therefore, it may not be targeted by a counterspell and a counter-type effect will do nothing to it. A spell must be countered before it resolves/begins resolving.
