Counterbalance
Enchantment · Uncommon
Counterbalance is currently worth about $3.81 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- John Zeleznik
Playability
#3229 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amonkhet Invocations | 9 | Special | — | $58.31 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1220 | Rare | $17.08 | $22.81 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2066 | Rare | $6.45 | $14.19 |
| Coldsnap | 31 | Uncommon | $5.93 | $92.00 |
| The List | CSP-31 | Uncommon | $5.52 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 157 | Uncommon | $3.81 | $23.51 |
Price intelligence
Amonkhet Invocations #9 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $58.31 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$58.24 – $58.31 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Counterbalance worth?
Counterbalance is currently worth about $3.81 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $3.81 to $92.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Counterbalance printed in?
Counterbalance has been printed in 5 sets, including The List, Secret Lair Drop, Amonkhet Invocations, Mystery Booster 2, Coldsnap.
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Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?
Yes — Counterbalance is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Counterbalance legal in Modern?
Yes — Counterbalance is legal in Modern.
Is Counterbalance on the Reserved List?
No — Counterbalance is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The List · Secret Lair Drop · Amonkhet Invocations · Mystery Booster 2 · Coldsnap
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