Counterbalance
The List CSP-31 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- CSP-31
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- John Zeleznik
- Market price
- $5.03
What it does
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Counterbalance was first released in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Coldsnap, a standalone expansion designed to retroactively complete the Ice Age block. The set was thematic, focusing on themes of extreme cold and survival, and featured mechanics like ripple and cumulative upkeep to evoke the harsh environment of the game's frozen continent, Terisiare.
The card was illustrated by John Zeleznik, a veteran fantasy artist known for his dramatic, high-contrast style. In the context of competitive play, the enchantment became highly influential due to its ability to manipulate the top of a player's library to counter spells, eventually becoming a staple in eternal formats like Legacy alongside Sensei's Divining Top. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of reprints found in Set Boosters—serves to highlight its enduring legacy as a potent utility piece in Magic's history.
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