Counterbalance
| Name | Counterbalance |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Description | Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card. |
| Artist | John Zeleznik |
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 #157 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Counterbalance
Counterbalance, Enchantment, designed by John Zeleznik first released in Jul, 2006 in the set Coldsnap and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 66.10.
A control deck that focuses on manipulating its library and maintaining a balance of mana values would benefit from using Counterbalance, as it can disrupt opponents' spells effectively. However, in competitive Magic: The Gathering, cards like Force of Will or Mana Drain are often considered better counterspells due to their flexibility and efficiency. While Counterbalance can be a powerful tool in the right deck, its effectiveness may vary depending on the metagame and overall strategy, so it may not always see play in top-tier competitive decks.
Rules
07/15/06
If an opponent casts a spell with X in its mana cost, the converted mana cost of that spell takes the value of X into account. If you reveal a card with X in its mana cost, X is 0. For example, if your opponent casts Blaze with X=1, Counterbalance will counter that spell if you reveal a card with converted mana cost 2, but it won’t counter that spell if you reveal a Blaze of your own.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Counterbalance
What type of card is Counterbalance?
Counterbalance is a Enchantment card in CCG CCG.
What does Counterbalance do?
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card.
How much does Counterbalance cost?
Counterbalance currently starts at 66.10. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Counterbalance from?
Counterbalance was first released in the set Coldsnap, illustrated by John Zeleznik.
Is Counterbalance legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Counterbalance can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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