Obsidian Baton

Equipped creature has Ward {2}.The Integrated Valve: Whenever an opponent casts their first spell each turn, you may pay {2}. If you do, counter that spell unless its controller pays {3}. Harmony Sync: If you control a permanent with Resonance counters, this artifact’s abilities cost {1} less to activate. X is {2} plus the amount of times you have dealt combat damage Equip: {2}{flavor}“Silence is the space between the notes. Vane Kross just learned how to weaponize the gap.”