Magic: The Gathering

Counterspell

Commander Masters 81 • common

Set: Commander Masters
Collector number: 81
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Jason Chan
Market price: $4.00

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What it's worth

$4.00market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.50 – $4.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a fundamental interaction in competitive play, serving as a quintessential tool for negating an opponent's move at a critical moment. Even as a common inclusion, its ability to disrupt game flow makes it a staple that seasoned players consistently seek to integrate into their strategies.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

The pyromancer summoned up her mightiest onslaught of fire and rage. Jace feigned interest.

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 of Magic: The Gathering, first appearing in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993. It was designed by Richard Garfield as a definitive expression of the blue color philosophy, which emphasizes the prevention of actions rather than the neutralization of outcomes. By allowing a player to negate an opponent's spell for only two mana, it established a high bar for interaction that has remained a central pillar of the game's competitive identity for decades.

The Commander Masters version, numbered 81, features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss. Voss, known for his ethereal and light-focused aesthetic, created a modern interpretation that emphasizes the fluid, magical nature of arcane disruption. This specific printing was released in 2023 to provide players with a premium aesthetic option for the popular Commander format, and it has been well-received by collectors who favor Voss's distinct, painterly approach to classic fantasy archetypes.

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