Countersquall
The List DDH-59 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DDH-59
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Anthony Francisco
- Market price
- $0.52
What it does
Counter target noncreature spell. Its controller loses 2 life.
"The essence of every world, every spell, and every thought is power. Nothing else matters, because nothing else exists."— Nicol Bolas
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Countersquall originated in the Shards of Alara set, released in 2008 as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as a blue and black counterspell, reflecting the mechanical identity of the Grixis shard, which prioritized efficiency and aggressive utility. The original art, crafted by Warren Mahy, depicts a surge of dark energy, capturing the volatile essence of the spell within the game's competitive environment.
This specific iteration appears in The List, a curated selection of cards reprinted in Set Boosters to introduce players to various chapters of the game's history. Inclusion in The List allows players to encounter cards from past expansions in a modern context, maintaining their accessibility while highlighting the evolution of card frames and artistic styles. It remains a staple for players seeking versatile disruption in formats that permit its use.
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About Countersquall
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