Counterspell
Starter Commander Decks 45 • common
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $3.39
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 one of the foundational cards in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally appearing in the Alpha set of 1993. It serves as a quintessential example of blue magic, embodying the color's philosophical focus on negation, control, and intellectual superiority. The card allows a player to cancel an opponent's spell as it is being cast, a mechanic that has shaped the competitive landscape of the game since its inception.
The version from the Starter Commander Decks, illustrated by Zack Stella, reflects a modern aesthetic approach to the game's long-standing visual history. Stella, a frequent contributor to the franchise, utilizes his signature style to depict the magical act of countering a spell, emphasizing the clash of arcane forces. This specific printing was designed to provide accessibility for players entering the Commander format, ensuring that iconic utility cards remain available to new enthusiasts of the game.
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