Hexproof and Countering Spells
Hexproof Explained
"Hexproof is an ability in the trading card game Magic: The Gathering that protects a creature from spells and abilities that target it. When a creature has hexproof, any spell or ability that targets a creature cannot target it.
Countering Spells
Countering a spell means preventing it from resolving. In Magic: The Gathering, spells are countered by using a counterspell, which is a card that specifically says it counters a spell. Counterspells are the only way to directly prevent a spell from resolving.
Hexproof and Countering
The fact that a creature has hexproof has no bearing on whether or not a spell can be countered. Hexproof only prevents spells and abilities that target the creature from affecting it. Countering a spell is not the same as targeting it. When a spell is countered, it is simply prevented from resolving, regardless of whether or not it targets a creature with hexproof.
However, some spells and abilities can both target a creature and counter it. For example, the card "Counterspell" can both target and counter a spell. If you cast Counterspell on a spell that targets a creature with hexproof, the spell will still be countered, even though the creature cannot be targeted by the spell.
Exceptions
There are some exceptions to the rule that hexproof does not affect countering. For example, the card "Negate" can counter any spell, even if it targets a creature with hexproof. This is because Negate does not specifically target a creature. Instead, it targets the spell itself.
Conclusion
In general, hexproof does not affect countering spells. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. If you are unsure whether or not a spell can be countered, it is always best to consult the card's text.
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