Magic: The Gathering

Counterspell

Revised Edition 54 • uncommon

Set: Revised Edition
Collector number: 54
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mark Poole
Market price: $5.43

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$5.43market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$4.97 – $5.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card remains a foundational element for players, offering a definitive way to negate an opponent's move and shift the momentum of a game. As an uncommon piece from the early days of the game, it is widely valued for its straightforward utility and its essential role in maintaining control during play.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Counterspell was first printed in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, emerging as a foundational element of the blue color identity. The Revised Edition, released in 1994 as the third core set, maintained the card's original role as an essential reactive tool. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was intended to provide players with a primary method of interaction, establishing the concept of 'the stack' and reinforcing blue's strategic philosophy of prevention and control.

The artwork for the Revised Edition iteration features the classic Christopher Rush illustration, which depicts a wizard conjuring a protective barrier. This imagery has become iconic within the trading card game community, embodying the high-fantasy aesthetic of the early nineties. Upon its release, the card was widely received as one of the most powerful and efficient spells in the game, a status it maintained for years as a staple in tournament-level competitive play.

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About

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