Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil/nonfoil near parity suggests competitive demand.
About This Card
Counterspell is a common instant from Commander Masters. Currently $3.34 ($2.82 foil).
Released August 2023 as part of Commander Masters (Masters reprint set). Click through to Commander Masters 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 Commander Masters currently at $3.34. 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 Commander Masters is currently $3.34 for nonfoil and $2.82 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Counterspell's mana cost?
Counterspell's mana cost (casting cost) is UU ({U}{U}). See Counterspell's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Counterspell?
At $3.34, 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.
Is Counterspell good in Commander (EDH)?
Counterspell is ranked #16 on EDHREC, making it one of the most-played cards in the entire format. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Counterspell legal in?
Counterspell is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Counterspell
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- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #4 — $2.09
- URL/Convention Promos #2 — $81.08
- Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #114 — $3.50
- Mystery Booster 2 #158 — $2.83
- MagicFest 2024 #1 — $8.09
- Commander Masters #630 — $2.56
- Dominaria Remastered #281 — $2.40
Is Counterspell going up or down?
At $3.34, 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 $3.34, the buy case rests on continued Commander play and reprint timing; see the SpellBook Score and reprint risk above.
Counterspell reprint risk
This copy of Counterspell comes from a reprint set (Commander Masters), which already softened original-printing prices. The risk now is another reprint slot in a future Masters set or Commander deck; check the reprint risk score on this page for the latest signal.
Counterspell price history
SpellBook has tracked Counterspell since its 2023 release in Commander Masters 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.