Counterspell
The List A25-50 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- A25-50
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $4.06
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 of Magic: The Gathering, appearing in the very first Alpha set in 1993 as a cornerstone of blue's identity. It represents the quintessential control mechanic, allowing players to negate a spell as it is cast. Over the decades, it has remained a staple in various formats, serving as a benchmark for interactive gameplay and tactical disruption within the game's evolving meta.
This specific printing originates from 'The List,' a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters. The version illustrated by Zack Stella features updated, high-definition digital artwork that leans into a more modern aesthetic than the original illustrations. Stella’s interpretation focuses on the mystical, swirling energy of magical negation, a visual style that has been well-received for bringing a contemporary polish to one of the most iconic cards in trading card history.
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