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Counterlash
DKA · Dark Ascension #33 · Rare · released 2012-02-03
{4}{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell. You may cast a spell that shares a card type with it from your hand without paying its mana cost.
"Pathetic. Let me show you how it's done."
Counterlash is a rare blue instant from Dark Ascension (2012). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2012 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $0.75 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.27
USD Foil$0.75
Format legality
Where you can play Counterlash in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.27 to $0.75 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dark Ascension at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Ascension This page | 33 | Rare | $0.27 | $0.75 |
| The List | DKA-33 | Rare | $0.37 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2011-01-22You cast the card in your hand as part of the resolution of Counterlash. Timing restrictions based on the card’s type (such as creature or sorcery) are ignored. Other restrictions are not (such as “Cast [this card] only during combat”).
- 2011-01-22If you cast a card “without paying its mana cost,” you can’t pay any alternative costs. You can pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the card has mandatory additional costs, you must pay those.
- 2011-01-22If the card has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as its value.
Frequently asked questions
Is Counterlash legal in Commander?
Yes — Counterlash is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Counterlash legal in?
Counterlash is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Counterlash been printed?
Counterlash has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2012 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Counterlash?
The cheapest printing is Dark Ascension (#33) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Counterlash?
This printing of Counterlash was illustrated by Austin Hsu.