Magic: The Gathering · Coldsnap

Counterbalance

French name: Contrepoids

31Uncommon

Counterbalance (Coldsnap 31) has a market price of US$5.36 to US$92.00 as of Nov 8, 2026.

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Market price

NormalUS$5.36Low US$3.43

FoilUS$92.00Low US$74.95

As of Nov 8, 2026 · The market price is TCGplayer’s, in US dollars. It is a guide, not an offer.

Card details

Type: Enchantment
Mana cost: {U}{U}
Artist: John Zeleznik

Card text

Whenever an opponent plays a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same converted mana cost as the revealed card.

About this card

Counterbalance is card 31 in Coldsnap, a Magic: The Gathering set released Jul 21, 2006. Rarity: Uncommon. Finishes: Normal, Foil. Illustrated by John Zeleznik. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$5.36 (Normal), US$92.00 (Foil). Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went up 4.3%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.