Spell Counter
UNHUnhinged/#46/2004Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.32
ManaPool$0.93
TCGplayer$3.12
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.20
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $1.49Low $0.79▼ 47.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$3.12TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.3%30d▲ 2.3%90d▲ 12.6%
90d high
$3.18
90d low
$2.77
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$3.12
Unhinged
- Up 2.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 617% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell.
Gotcha — If an opponent says "spell" or "counter," you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return Spell Counter from your graveyard to your hand.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Spell Counter
Spell Counter is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $3.12 (up 2.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spell Counter FAQ
How much is Spell Counter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spell Counter is $3.12. It is up 2.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.77 to $3.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Spell Counter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Unhinged at $3.12 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spell Counter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNH #46, released 2004-11-19.
Is there a foil version of Spell Counter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $22.37 versus $3.12 for nonfoil, which is 617% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spell Counter legal in Commander?
Spell Counter is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Counter legal in Modern?
Spell Counter is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spell Counter legal in Standard?
Spell Counter is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spell Counter do?
Spell Counter is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. Gotcha — If an opponent says "spell" or "counter," you may say "Gotcha!" When you do, return Spell Counter from your graveyard to your hand.".