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Counterbore

Magic: The Gathering | Shadowmoor - Singles

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Counterbore - Magic: The Gathering Shadowmoor trading card
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RarityR
Number33
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | Shadowmoor
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Duels of the Planeswalkers
TypeInstant

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Format Legality

modern✓legacy✓vintage✓commander✓
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About Counterbore

Counterbore from Shadowmoor is currently available from around $0.28. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.

Instant

Mana Cost

{3}{U}{U}Mana Value 5

Color Identity

{U}Blue

Card Text

Counter target spell. Search its controller's graveyard, hand, and library for all cards with the same name as that spell and exile them. Then that player shuffles.

Card Facts

Expansion

Shadowmoor

Current Floor

$0.28

Rarity

rare

Artist

Wayne England

Released

May 2008

EDHREC Rank

#27,117

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Counterbore worth?

Counterbore is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.28 for Shadowmoor. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.

Counterbore has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.

Is Counterbore legal in Commander?

Counterbore is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.

Is Counterbore 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 Counterbore on the Reserved List?

No. Counterbore is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.

What is Counterbore in-game text?

In game, Counterbore is a Instant with text that starts: "Counter target spell. Search its controller's graveyard, hand, and library for all cards with the same name as that spell and exile them. Then that player shuffles.".

How popular is Counterbore in Commander decks?

Counterbore ranks #27,117 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.

Other Printings of Counterbore

This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.

Counterbore from Duels of the Planeswalkers

Duels of the Planeswalkers

Counterbore (Spanish) - "Contrataladro" from Magic Encyclopedia 2011 (Salvat)

Magic Encyclopedia 2011 (Salvat)

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Searchers looking for Counterbore 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.

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