Magic: The Gathering

Counterspell

Commander Masters 630 • common

Set: Commander Masters
Collector number: 630
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: rk post
Market price: $2.69

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What it's worth

$2.69market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.97 – $3.44 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a fundamental interaction in the game, allowing a player to negate an opponent's spell as it is being cast. While it is classified as a common, its enduring presence in this set highlights its status as a staple for control strategies across many different ways to play.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

"Nice spell you got there. Be a shame if something happened to it."

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Counterspell is one of the foundational cards in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originating in the Alpha set of 1993 as a quintessential expression of the game's blue color identity. The card serves as a mechanical centerpiece for control strategies, allowing a player to cancel a spell as it is being cast. Its enduring design has made it a staple of competitive and casual play for over three decades, symbolizing the strategic tension between reactive defensive maneuvers and proactive aggression.

This specific printing comes from the 2023 Commander Masters set, which was designed to celebrate the popular multiplayer Commander format by curating a high-power collection of iconic cards. Featuring updated artwork by illustrator Antonio José Manzanedo, the card retains its classic functionality while providing a fresh visual interpretation suitable for the prestige nature of the Masters product line. The reception was positive among players who appreciate modern artistic updates to cards that define the game's history.

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About

About Counterspell

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