Counterspell
Mercadian Masques 69 • common
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Gao Yan
- Market price
- $3.62
What it does
Counter target spell.
"Your attack has been rendered harmless. It is, however, quite pretty."— Saprazzan vizier
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 released as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion in 1999, representing a significant shift in the game's aesthetic direction. As a foundational piece of Magic: The Gathering strategy since its inception, the card serves as a core control mechanic, allowing a player to negate an opponent's spell as it is being cast. The Mercadian Masques set moved away from the gothic and high-fantasy visuals of earlier eras, opting instead for a distinct, stylized art direction influenced by the bustling, mercantilist setting of the plane of Mercadia.
The artwork for this specific version was commissioned from Gao Yan, who moved away from the traditional, detailed depictions of wizards or mages typically associated with the card. Instead, the illustration employs a bold, abstract, and somewhat minimalist approach that aligns with the broader stylistic themes of the Mercadian Masques set. While the card's function remained a lightning rod for competitive discussion, Yan's interpretation was noted for its departure from the card's historical visual precedents, offering a fresh, contemporary look that remains distinct within the card's long history.
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About Counterspell
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