Choose one — • Counter target red spell. • Destroy target red permanent.
Legalities
Legal
Duel
Predh
Legacy
Pauper
Vintage
Commander
Premodern
Oathbreaker
Paupercommander
Not Legal
Brawl
Penny
Future
Modern
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Historic
Standard
Timeless
Gladiator
Oldschool
Standardbrawl
Rulings
2004-10-04
The decision to counter a spell or destroy a permanent is a decision made on announcement before the target is selected. If the spell is redirected, this mode can't be changed, so only targets of the selected type are valid.