Whenever any spell is played, counter that spell if each player, other than the caster and his or her teammates, agrees to choose and discard a card. Those players must discard those cards after agreeing. Checks and Balances may be played only in a game with three or more players.

• Number: 16
• Rarity: U
• Type: Enchantment
• Mana cost: 2U
• Color: Blue
• Artist: David A. Cherry