This spell can't be countered. If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard Loxodon Smiter, put it onto the battlefield instead of putting it into your graveyard.
2012-10-01
If you discard Loxodon Smiter and put it onto the battlefield, you've still discarded a card. Abilities that trigger when you discard a card (such as the one from Liliana's Caress) will still trigger.