>>17711167wording
>Whenever you cast your first spell each turn, counter it. Then, if a spell was countered this way, add an amount of {C} equal to that spell's mana value. You don't lose this unspent mana as steps and phases end.i think above is right but I don't like newer wording regarding mana.
>cardHaving a specific reserve of mana that doesn't empty is bad design because its a pain to track. Also countering your own spells is dumb. Not sure how to fix it without just turning the last effect into a colorless omnath, locus of mana