Counterspell
Eternal Masters 43 • common
- Set
- Eternal Masters
- Collector number
- 43
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $4.79
What it does
Counter target spell.
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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Where it came from
Counterspell was originally introduced in the 1993 Alpha set as a foundational piece of blue's identity in Magic: The Gathering. As the definitive 'cancel' effect of the game, it established the standard for player interaction by allowing a controller to negate an opponent's spell for two mana. Over the decades, it has remained a hallmark of strategic gameplay, consistently reprinted to maintain its availability for competitive formats while serving as a constant benchmark for the power level of disruption.
The Eternal Masters version, released in 2016, features artwork by Magali Villeneuve that reimagines the classic spell with a more modern, cinematic aesthetic. Villeneuve, a celebrated fantasy illustrator, opted for a dynamic depiction of magical energy being unraveled, moving away from the more literal interpretations found in earlier editions. This release was highly regarded by the community for its blend of high-utility functionality and updated visual style, cementing its place as a staple for collectors and tournament players alike.
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