Magic: The Gathering · Alpha Edition
Counterspell
French name: Contresort
Counterspell (Alpha Edition 54) has no market price as of Nov 8, 2026.
Price guide
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Market price
Normal—Low US$722.29
As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.
Market price history
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Card details
- Type
- Instant
- Mana cost
- {U}{U}
- Artist
- Mark Poole
Card text
Counters target spell as it is being cast.
About this card
Counterspell is card 54 in Alpha Edition, a Magic: The Gathering set released Sep 5, 1993. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Mark Poole. No reference market price is available on Nov 8, 2026. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.
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