Magic: The Gathering

Counterspell

Mystery Booster 2 158 • common

Set: Mystery Booster 2
Collector number: 158
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Gao Yan
Market price: $3.53

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Market

What it's worth

$3.53market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$2.20 – $3.60 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this set, this piece represents a foundational element of strategic play, offering the essential ability to negate an opponent's move before it resolves. Its inclusion here highlights its status as a timeless staple that defines the interactive nature of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

"Your attack has been rendered harmless. It is, however, quite pretty."— Saprazzan vizier

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, appearing in the very first Alpha set in 1993. Designed by Richard Garfield, the card was created to establish the blue color identity of control and interaction, quickly becoming a hallmark of the game's strategic depth. Its function has remained largely consistent over three decades, serving as the benchmark for unconditional countermagic in competitive formats.

This specific printing appears in Mystery Booster 2, a product designed to celebrate the history and variety of the game by curating cards from across its lifespan. The version features the classic, iconic artwork by Mark Poole, which has been central to the card's visual identity since its debut. This reprint maintains the aesthetic of the original while utilizing the modern card frame, satisfying players who appreciate the preservation of legacy art within current printing standards.

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About

About Counterspell

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