Counterflux
Secret Lair Drop 2471 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2471
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Arif Wijaya
- Market price
- $5.95
What it does
This spell can't be countered.
Counter target spell you don't control.
Overload 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana red mana (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")
The storm above Alandra doubles, lightning lashing down, and the elemental energy responds, sending up another terrifying gout of light and danger.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Counterflux was originally released as a rare instant in the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, serving as a powerful tool for blue-red Izzet decks due to its ability to counter spells that cannot be countered. Its inclusion in the Secret Lair Drop series, specifically the 'Artist Series: Arif Wijaya' release, recontextualized the card as a high-end collectible variant. This version was designed to showcase Wijaya's distinct digital painting style, emphasizing the chaotic energy and complex machinery often associated with the Izzet League's aesthetic.
Arif Wijaya's interpretation of Counterflux leans into a vibrant, high-contrast color palette, moving away from the more industrial tone of the original printing. The artwork was well-received by collectors who prioritize artistic expression over traditional card aesthetics, marking this piece as a standout entry in the Secret Lair collection. By stripping away the standard frame to allow the art to breathe, the design highlights the card's function as a volatile, overriding magical force.
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