Counterspell
Marvel Universe 9 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Universe
- Collector number
- 9
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Steve Ditko
- Market price
- $12.16
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 originated as card number 9 in the 1990 Marvel Universe Series 1 trading card set, produced by Impel Marketing. This landmark collection was the first to feature a comprehensive overview of the Marvel Comics pantheon, designed to capitalize on the rising popularity of comic book hobby collecting. The set was created under an official licensing agreement, intended to serve as a definitive visual encyclopedia for fans during an era of significant growth for the medium.
The design of the card reflects the aesthetic standards of early 1990s comic illustration, prioritizing bold, action-oriented layouts that showcase the character in a manner consistent with contemporary comic book art. Featuring artwork that highlights the character's specific magical abilities, the card was produced using high-quality offset lithography on cardstock. It was generally received as a successful entry in the series, contributing to the set's enduring reputation as a foundational piece for Marvel card collectors.
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