| Name | Counterspell |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target spell. |
| Flavor | "It was probably a lousy spell in the first place." —Ertai, wizard adept |
| Artist | Stephen Daniele |
| Set | MagicFest 2026 #5 |
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| Name | Counterspell |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Counter target spell. |
| Flavor | "It was probably a lousy spell in the first place." —Ertai, wizard adept |
| Artist | Stephen Daniele |
| Set | MagicFest 2026 #5 |
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Counterspell, Instant, designed by Mark Poole first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 83 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Commander, Pauper, Premodern and Duel Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 15.40.
A control deck would benefit from including Counterspell in its strategy, as it provides a reliable way to counter opponent's spells and disrupt their game plan. While there are other counterspells with additional effects or lower mana costs, Counterspell's simplicity and efficiency make it a staple in many blue-based control decks. It should definitely see play in decks looking to maintain control of the game and counter key threats.
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