Counterspell
Battle Royale Box Set 15 • common
- Set
- Battle Royale Box Set
- Collector number
- 15
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Hannibal King
- Market price
- $2.30
What it does
Counter target spell.
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
The Counterspell included in the 1999 Battle Royale Box Set represents one of the most iconic mechanics in Magic: The Gathering history. Originally released in the Alpha set, this version was reprinted to serve as a centerpiece for the Battle Royale boxed product, which was designed to offer players two pre-constructed decks focused on aggressive and reactive play styles. The set was intended to bridge the gap between novice players and the established competitive community by providing ready-to-play, balanced experiences.
This specific printing features the moody, atmospheric artwork of Hannibal King. His interpretation shifted away from the traditional depictions of wizardry seen in earlier editions, opting for a darker and more abstract stylistic approach that emphasized the mystical negation of an opponent's spell. While the card is mechanically identical to its predecessors, this version is recognized by its unique white expansion symbol and its status as a staple of late-nineties deck construction.
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