Counterflux
Secret Lair Drop 482 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 482
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Riot Games
- Market price
- $2.66
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.")
For a moment, it seemed as if Powder's invention had really worked.
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 card in the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a counterspell tied to the Izzet League, a guild defined by its chaotic pursuit of arcane knowledge and elemental fusion, the card was designed to highlight the guild's signature mechanic, overload. By allowing a player to pay an additional cost, the spell could target multiple spells simultaneously, reflecting the Izzet penchant for overwhelming, high-energy magical displays.
The Secret Lair Drop version, bearing the collector number 482, was released as part of a curated series that often showcases alternate artistic directions. This specific iteration features a stylized aesthetic that departs from the traditional high-fantasy illustrations found in the base sets, focusing on graphic, modern sensibilities. The design choice aimed to provide collectors with a more contemporary interpretation of the classic Izzet aesthetic, often drawing a positive reception from players who appreciate art that diverges from standard card frame conventions.
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