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To put it simply, there are mixed opinions

If the creature you're targeting has Toxic, you'll get an extra two damage

While Cryptic Command is only fourth on this list it is probably the second best card overall rather than specifically as a counterspell

Disturb (You may cast this card from your graveyard transformed for its disturb cost.)2/1 Clever Distraction Enchantment Aura Enchant creature Enchanted creature has "Whenever this creature attacks, tap target creature defending player controls." If Clever Distraction would be put into a graveyard from anywhere, exile it instead.

I think there is but most people see Korean as a cheaper alternative to English