Counterpoint
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander 41 • rare
- Set
- Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Brian Valeza
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Counter target spell. You may cast a creature, instant, sorcery, or planeswalker spell from your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value without paying its mana cost.
"Nice theory, but I'm going to have to poke some holes in it."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Counterpoint was released in 2024 as part of the Murders at Karlov Manor Commander set, a collection themed around a classic 'whodunit' mystery narrative set on the plane of Ravnica. The card was designed as a specialized support tool for the Commander format, intended to provide blue-aligned decks with a unique way to navigate the strategic complexities of multiplayer interaction. Its introduction coincided with a shift in the game's design philosophy toward offering more reactive, flavorful cards that mirror the investigative tropes found throughout the expansion.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Jarel Threat, who utilized a sleek, atmospheric style to capture the tension of an urban magical mystery. By depicting a scene of dueling perspectives, the design aimed to ground the mechanic—which requires players to mimic or counter specific spellcasting patterns—within the bustling, high-stakes environment of Ravnica. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but highly thematic addition for players who enjoy interactive, control-heavy strategies in Commander.
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