Magic: The Gathering

Counterspell

Final Fantasy: Through the Ages 4 • uncommon

Set: Final Fantasy: Through the Ages
Collector number: 4
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Yoshitaka Amano
Market price: $2.58

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What it's worth

$2.58market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.80 – $3.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set, this piece functions as a core defensive tool that allows players to negate an opponent's move mid-action. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a foundational utility card, prized by those who value the strategic depth and tactical disruption it brings to a match.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell.

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 was released in the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set, which serves as a specialized crossover expansion within the broader Trading Card Game landscape. Designed to bridge the gap between classic fantasy card mechanics and iconic elements of the Final Fantasy franchise, the set was developed to appeal to both long-term strategic gamers and enthusiasts of the series' visual aesthetic.

The art and design for this specific card were curated to reflect the ethereal nature of magical negation prevalent in both source materials. The illustrators aimed for a sleek, modern visual language that aligns with the established iconography of the game, receiving praise from the community for successfully integrating the distinct art style of Final Fantasy with the traditional functional layout of competitive card gaming.

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