Name:Syncopate
ManaCost:X U
Types:Instant
A:SP$ Counter | Cost$ X U | References$ X | TargetType$ Spell | TgtPrompt$ Select target spell | ValidTgts$ Card | Destination$ Exile | UnlessCost$ X | SpellDescription$ Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.
SVar:X:Count$xPaid
SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/syncopate.jpg
Oracle:Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.