TYPE
Instant

ABILITY
Counter target spell that targets a creature.

FLAVOR TEXT
"At first I simply observed. But I found that without investment in others, life serves no purpose." —Karn, silver golem

ILLUSTRATOR
Heather Hudson

LEGALITIES
Standard Future Historic Timeless Gladiator Pioneer Explorer Modern Legacy Pauper Vintage Penny Commander Oathbreaker Standardbrawl Brawl Alchemy Paupercommander Duel Oldschool Premodern Predh

LANGUAGES
DE EN ES FR IT JP PT ZH-TW

RULINGS

• 2004-10-04 If the spell’s target leaves the battlefield before this spell resolves, Intervene won’t resolve since it no longer targets a spell that targets a creature.
• 2004-10-04 If a spell is modal, use the target(s) of the current mode only for this check. Targets for the other modes are never selected.
• 2004-10-04 It means “targeting at least one creature” not “exactly one creature”.
• 2004-10-04 Intervene can only target a spell that is currently targeting a creature.