Counterspell
Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra 24 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra
- Collector number
- 24
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $6.51
What it does
Counter target spell.
The pyromancer summoned up her mightiest onslaught of fire and rage. Jace feigned interest.
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 printed in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993 and quickly became a foundational element of Magic: The Gathering strategy, defining the blue color identity for decades. The version featured in the 2008 Duel Decks: Jace vs. Chandra set was selected to showcase the rivalry between the two iconic planeswalkers, serving as a tactical tool for the Jace deck to represent the defensive, controlling nature of his magic.
This specific iteration features artwork by Greg Staples, who was commissioned to provide a modern, high-fantasy interpretation of the classic spell. By centering the card within this dual-deck format, Wizards of the Coast intended to provide both new and veteran players with a streamlined introduction to the iconic mechanic. The art was well-received for its atmospheric intensity and its alignment with the refined visual direction of the era's promotional sets.
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