Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Counterspell is a common instant from Beatdown Box Set. Currently $5.02.
Released October 2000 as part of Beatdown Box Set (set). Click through to Beatdown Box Set for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #16 on EDHREC — one of the most-played cards in Commander, the format that drives the majority of MTG singles demand.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Counterspell a good MTG investment?
Counterspell is a common from Beatdown Box Set currently at $5.02. It's ranked #16 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Counterspell?
Counterspell from Beatdown Box Set is currently $5.02 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Counterspell?
At $5.02, Counterspell is a common with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Counterspell?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Other printings of Counterspell
- Marvel Universe #52 — $29.96
- Secret Lair Drop #2664
- Media and Collaboration Promos #2026-7
- MagicFest 2026 #5 — $4.60
- Through the Omenpaths Bonus Sheet #9
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #4 — $2.63
- URL/Convention Promos #2 — $75.55
- Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #114 — $3.66
- Mystery Booster 2 #158 — $2.82
- Commander Masters #630 — $2.74
- Dominaria Remastered #281 — $2.34
Is Counterspell going up or down?
At $5.02, daily moves for Counterspell are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Counterspell worth buying?
Counterspell ranks #16 on EDHREC, putting it in the top tier of Commander demand. At $5.02, the buy case rests on continued Commander play and reprint timing; see the SpellBook Score and reprint risk above.
Counterspell reprint risk
Counterspell can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Counterspell price history
SpellBook has tracked Counterspell since its 2000 release in Beatdown Box Set across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #16 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
More from Beatdown Box Set
- Dwarven Ruins$16.82
- Forest$6.45
- Dark Ritual$6.30
- Power Sink$4.50
- Fireball$3.57
- Force of Nature$3.15
- Shivan Dragon$2.42
- Ball Lightning$2.34
- Lightning Bolt$2.10
- Drain Life$2.07
- Llanowar Elves$1.92
- Brainstorm$1.79