Counterspell
Dominaria Remastered 281 • common
- Set
- Dominaria Remastered
- Collector number
- 281
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $2.64
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
Counterspell is one of the foundational cards of Magic: The Gathering, first appearing in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993. As a core element of the blue color identity, it represents the quintessential ability to negate an opponent's action, a mechanic that has defined competitive play for decades. The Dominaria Remastered printing was released in early 2023, serving as a curated celebration of the game’s deep history and iconic mechanics from across various sets set on the plane of Dominaria.
This specific version features artwork by Zack Stella, an illustrator known for his expansive contributions to the game's modern aesthetic. Stella's depiction updates the classic concept of a magical negation with a contemporary, high-fantasy sensibility, focusing on the visual manifestation of arcane energy being disrupted. His design for this print emphasizes the clinical and decisive nature of the spell, fitting seamlessly into the refined artistic standard expected for a remastered, retrospective set.
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