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
- $5.38
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 originally printed in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering expansion Coldsnap, a set uniquely designed to function as a 'lost' third entry in the Ice Age block. It was crafted by Wizards of the Coast to evoke the mechanics and aesthetic themes of the mid-1990s, centering on the cold, survivalist flavor of the Dominarian setting. The card features illustration by Aleksi Briclot, whose work is characterized by a high degree of atmospheric detail and a signature painterly style that helped define the visual identity of the era.
The card is widely recognized in competitive circles for its powerful interaction with library manipulation, specifically when paired with Sensei's Divining Top. This combination became a cornerstone of the 'Miracles' archetype in the Legacy format, earning a reputation for its ability to strictly control the game state. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a rotating selection of cards from throughout Magic's history inserted into modern booster packs—serves as a nod to its enduring impact on competitive strategy and its status as a staple of eternal format history.
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