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Counterbalance
PLST · The List #CSP-31 · Uncommon · released 2023-09-08
{U}{U}
Enchantment
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.
Counterbalance is an uncommon blue enchantment from The List (2023). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2006 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $2.12 to $92.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$5.38
Format legality
Where you can play Counterbalance in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $2.12 to $92.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $2.12.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldsnap | 31 | Uncommon | $5.14 | $92.00 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 9 | Special | — | $58.95 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1220 | Rare | $15.94 | $21.70 |
| The List This page | CSP-31 | Uncommon | $5.35 | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 157 | Uncommon | $2.12 | $24.10 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2066 | Rare | $4.66 | $14.19 |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2017-04-18If an opponent casts half of a split card (for example, Hit), it won't be countered if you reveal that same split card. The mana value of a split card is determined by the combined mana cost of its two halves, but the mana value of Hit is determined using only that half's mana cost.
- 2006-07-15If an opponent casts a spell with X in its mana cost, the mana value of that spell takes the value of X into account. If you reveal a card with X in its mana cost, X is 0. For example, if your opponent casts Blaze with X=1, Counterbalance will counter that spell if you reveal a card with mana value 2, but it won't counter that spell if you reveal a Blaze of your own.
Frequently asked questions
Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?
Yes — Counterbalance is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Counterbalance legal in?
Counterbalance is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Counterbalance been printed?
Counterbalance has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2006 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Counterbalance?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#157) at about $2.12.
Who illustrated Counterbalance?
This printing of Counterbalance was illustrated by John Zeleznik.