Counterbalance
Magic: The Gathering | Coldsnap - Singles
| Rarity | U |
| Number | 31 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Coldsnap |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 15 items |
| From | £4.32 |
| Type | Enchantment |
Format Legality
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | £4.32 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £4.41 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £4.54 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £4.72 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £4.72 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £5.15 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £5.19 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £11.42 | 4 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Counterbalance
Counterbalance from Coldsnap is currently available from around £4.34. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Counterbalance worth?
Counterbalance is currently shown on Card Synced from about £4.34 for Coldsnap. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Counterbalance has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?
Counterbalance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Counterbalance legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Counterbalance on the Reserved List?
No. Counterbalance is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Counterbalance in-game text?
In game, Counterbalance is a Enchantment with text that starts: "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.".
How popular is Counterbalance in Commander decks?
Counterbalance ranks #2,777 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Counterbalance
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Counterbalance legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.