If you don't pay the overload cost of a spell with overload, that spell will have a single target. If you pay the overload cost, the spell won't have any targets.
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◇ Catalog #2471
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Illus. Arif Wijaya
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Gameplay
Instant
This spell can't be countered.
Counter target spell you don't control.
Overload {1}{U}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")
The storm above Alandra doubles, lightning lashing down, and the elemental energy responds, sending up another terrifying gout of light and danger.
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 4
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wotc
If you are instructed to cast a spell with overload "without paying its mana cost," you can't choose to pay its overload cost instead.
wotc
Because a spell with overload doesn't target when its overload cost is paid, it may affect permanents with hexproof or with protection from the appropriate color.
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