Overwhelming Denial

two generic mana one blue mana Instant

Surge one blue mana (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)

This spell can't be countered.

Counter target spell.

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Overwhelming Denial rulings

2016-01-22
For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell.
2016-01-22
The other spell that you or a teammate cast can be one that's resolved, one that was countered, or (for instants with surge) one that's still on the stack.
2016-01-22
If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid.
2016-01-22
Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value.

Overwhelming Denial keyword rules

Surge Rule 702.117

Surge is a static ability that functions while the spell with surge is on the stack. “Surge [cost]” means “You may pay [cost] rather than pay this spell’s mana cost as you cast this spell if you or one of your teammates has cast another spell this turn.” Casting a spell for its surge cost follows the rules for paying alternative costs in rules and –h.