Counterspell
Signature Spellbook: Jace 4 • rare
- Set
- Signature Spellbook: Jace
- Collector number
- 4
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $3.51
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 is a foundational card in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, first appearing in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993. It serves as a quintessential example of blue magic's identity, providing a simple yet powerful way to negate an opponent's spell. As the game evolved, Counterspell became a cornerstone of competitive play, ultimately leading to its inclusion in the 2018 Signature Spellbook: Jace, a curated product designed to celebrate the history and thematic aesthetic of the iconic planeswalker Jace Beleren.
The Signature Spellbook: Jace release featured a distinct design language characterized by a uniform, cool-toned art direction intended to reflect Jace's personality and magical style. Artist Jason Chan provided the illustration for this version of Counterspell, focusing on a sleek, modern visual interpretation that deviates from the card's original utilitarian aesthetic. The release was well-received by collectors for its thematic cohesion and the inclusion of high-utility cards featuring specialized, exclusive art frames.
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