Counterspell
PLGMDCI Legend Membership/#1/1996RarePromoReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$49.99
Cardmarket€27.62
ManaPool$32.80
TCGplayer$44.18
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$28.00
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $49.99High $57.99Low $47.99▼ 13.8%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$44.18TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 32.0%90d▼ 25.8%
90d high
$64.99
90d low
$44.18
Paper printings priced
73
Currently 61st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.36
World Championship Decks 2000
- Down 32.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 32% below its 90 day high of $64.99.
- This printing is the 61st cheapest paper printing currently priced (73 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Counterspell
Counterspell is an Instant, with mana cost {U}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 38 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $44.18 (down 32.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Counterspell FAQ
How much is Counterspell worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Counterspell is $44.18. It is down 32.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $44.18 to $64.99.
What is the cheapest printing of Counterspell?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from World Championship Decks 2000 at $1.36 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Counterspell?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Limited Edition Beta at $919.92 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Counterspell are there?
Counterspell has been printed 38 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Counterspell first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from PLGM #1, released 1996-07-01.
What is the newest printing of Counterspell?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FDC #61, released 2026-10-02.
Is Counterspell legal in Commander?
Yes, Counterspell is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Counterspell legal in Modern?
Yes, Counterspell is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.