Counterspell
| Name | Counterspell |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target spell. |
| Flavor | "How pathetic! To Doom, even your best efforts are an embarrassment!" |
| Artist | Ignacio Bazan-Lazcano |
| Set | Secret Lair Drop #7120 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Counterspell
Counterspell, Instant, designed by Mark Poole first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 88 different ways. It see play in 5 formats: Commander, Premodern, Brawl, Pauper and Duel Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 2.47.
A control deck would benefit from including Counterspell in its strategy, as it provides a reliable way to counter opponent's spells and disrupt their game plan. While there are other counterspells with additional effects or lower mana costs, Counterspell's simplicity and efficiency make it a staple in many blue-based control decks. It should definitely see play in decks looking to maintain control of the game and counter key threats.
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| 2024-08-11 | 1.22 USD | 62.73 USD | 109 |
| 2024-08-12 | 1.22 USD | 63.47 USD | 108 |
| 2024-08-19 | 1.22 USD | 73.04 USD | 113 |
| 2024-08-26 | 1.21 USD | 59.57 USD | 132 |
| 2024-09-02 | 1.22 USD | 61.83 USD | 90 |
| 2024-09-09 | 1.15 USD | 58.03 USD | 110 |
| 2024-09-16 | 0.94 USD | 55.23 USD | 117 |
| 2024-09-23 | 0.88 USD | 55.60 USD | 81 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.22 USD | 56.21 USD | 102 |
| 2024-10-07 | 1.22 USD | 54.96 USD | 99 |
| 2024-10-14 | 1.22 USD | 54.42 USD | 89 |
| 2024-10-21 | 1.22 USD | 53.76 USD | 87 |
| 2024-10-28 | 1.22 USD | 56.17 USD | 74 |
| 2024-11-06 | 1.22 USD | 54.24 USD | 93 |
| 2024-11-11 | 1.22 USD | 54.57 USD | 96 |
| 2024-11-18 | 1.22 USD | 54.57 USD | 77 |
| 2024-11-25 | 1.22 USD | 54.03 USD | 67 |
| 2024-12-02 | 1.22 USD | 58.09 USD | 66 |
| 2024-12-09 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 71 |
| 2024-12-19 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 46 |
| 2024-12-23 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 59 |
| 2024-12-30 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 50 |
| 2025-01-01 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 53 |
| 2025-01-06 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 40 |
| 2025-01-13 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 84 |
| 2025-01-20 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 86 |
| 2025-01-27 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 69 |
| 2025-02-03 | 1.22 USD | 53.83 USD | 77 |
| 2025-02-10 | 1.46 USD | 44.21 USD | 77 |
| 2025-02-18 | 1.71 USD | 4.29 USD | 76 |
| 2025-04-27 | 1.69 USD | 7.04 USD | 76 |
| 2025-04-28 | 1.61 USD | 6.95 USD | 77 |
| 2025-05-06 | 1.54 USD | 6.79 USD | 61 |
| 2025-05-12 | 1.39 USD | 4.38 USD | 55 |
| 2025-05-19 | 1.52 USD | 5.13 USD | 104 |
| 2025-05-28 | 1.49 USD | 4.26 USD | 47 |
| 2025-06-03 | 1.42 USD | 4.73 USD | 63 |
| 2025-06-10 | 1.42 USD | 4.19 USD | 54 |
| 2025-06-17 | 1.50 USD | 26.34 USD | 52 |
| 2025-06-23 | 1.43 USD | 5.08 USD | 57 |
| 2025-07-01 | 1.36 USD | 5.02 USD | 61 |
| 2025-07-08 | 0.93 USD | 5.18 USD | 39 |
| 2025-07-15 | 0.92 USD | 4.88 USD | 62 |
| 2025-07-22 | 1.10 USD | 4.99 USD | 62 |
| 2025-07-29 | 1.02 USD | 5.21 USD | 59 |
| 2025-08-05 | 1.07 USD | 4.53 USD | 67 |
| 2025-08-12 | 1.28 USD | 24.02 USD | 67 |
| 2025-08-18 | 1.37 USD | 13.54 USD | 60 |
| 2025-08-25 | 1.35 USD | 5.55 USD | 47 |
| 2025-09-02 | 1.41 USD | 5.42 USD | 53 |
| 2025-09-09 | 1.41 USD | 8.19 USD | 80 |
| 2025-09-15 | 1.67 USD | 12.04 USD | 101 |
| 2025-09-23 | 1.52 USD | 5.45 USD | 61 |
| 2025-09-29 | 1.39 USD | 4.36 USD | 45 |
| 2025-10-06 | 1.37 USD | 5.79 USD | 51 |
| 2025-10-13 | 1.50 USD | 8.16 USD | 64 |
| 2025-10-20 | 1.48 USD | 48.94 USD | 96 |
| 2025-10-27 | 1.39 USD | 7.65 USD | 74 |
| 2025-11-03 | 1.30 USD | 7.44 USD | 52 |
| 2025-11-10 | 1.23 USD | 7.23 USD | 65 |
| 2025-11-18 | 1.24 USD | 10.45 USD | 59 |
| 2025-11-24 | 1.19 USD | 10.38 USD | 53 |
| 2025-12-03 | 1.24 USD | 7.78 USD | 60 |
| 2025-12-08 | 1.25 USD | 8.72 USD | 60 |
| 2025-12-15 | 1.21 USD | 7.97 USD | 50 |
| 2025-12-22 | 1.29 USD | 20.49 USD | 45 |
| 2025-12-29 | 1.30 USD | 67.06 USD | 44 |
| 2026-01-01 | 1.21 USD | 49.53 USD | 36 |
| 2026-01-05 | 1.18 USD | 7.50 USD | 30 |
| 2026-01-13 | 1.29 USD | 7.08 USD | 68 |
| 2026-01-20 | 1.35 USD | 10.16 USD | 67 |
| 2026-01-26 | 1.33 USD | 8.90 USD | 53 |
| 2026-02-02 | 1.33 USD | 59.85 USD | 78 |
| 2026-02-09 | 1.32 USD | 35.89 USD | 48 |
| 2026-02-16 | 1.32 USD | 16.99 USD | 54 |
| 2026-02-23 | 1.81 USD | 11.69 USD | 54 |
| 2026-03-02 | 2.16 USD | 10.82 USD | 46 |
| 2026-03-10 | 2.36 USD | 68.19 USD | 47 |
| 2026-03-16 | 2.15 USD | 6.52 USD | 50 |
| 2026-04-02 | 2.98 USD | 9.21 USD | 26 |
| 2026-04-07 | 2.56 USD | 55.03 USD | 35 |
| 2026-04-14 | 2.41 USD | 25.39 USD | 39 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2.79 USD | 6.67 USD | 33 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.41 USD | 6.64 USD | 45 |
| 2026-05-05 | 2.32 USD | 10.63 USD | 30 |
| 2026-05-14 | 2.45 USD | 10.83 USD | 52 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2.40 USD | 56.50 USD | 37 |
| 2026-05-25 | 2.74 USD | 26.76 USD | 42 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2.63 USD | 6.71 USD | 46 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2.88 USD | 6.80 USD | 42 |
| 2026-06-15 | 2.75 USD | 10.57 USD | 49 |
| 2026-06-23 | 2.86 USD | 50.58 USD | 45 |
| 2026-06-29 | 2.79 USD | 35.51 USD | 34 |
| 2026-07-06 | 2.59 USD | 6.21 USD | 37 |
| 2026-07-13 | 2.32 USD | 5.65 USD | 32 |
| 2026-07-20 | 2.30 USD | 7.27 USD | 29 |
| 2026-07-27 | 2.39 USD | 15.80 USD | 56 |
| 2026-08-03 | 2.44 USD | 28.16 USD | 30 |
| 2026-08-10 | 2.46 USD | 53.06 USD | 27 |
Frequently asked questions about Counterspell
What type of card is Counterspell?
Counterspell is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Counterspell do?
Counter target spell.
How much does Counterspell cost?
Counterspell currently starts at $ 2.47. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Counterspell from?
Counterspell was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Mark Poole.
Is Counterspell legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Counterspell can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Counterspell played in?
Counterspell sees competitive metagame play in 5 format(s): Commander, Premodern, Brawl, Pauper, Duel Commander.
What cards are similar to Counterspell?
Cards similar to Counterspell include Preemptive Strike, False Summoning, Flash Counter. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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