
Counterspell's Near Mint price is up 1.8% ($15.98) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 31, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana CostUU
ArtistMark Poole
Card TextCounter target spell.
Format Legality
ModernCommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$880.15
moderate
$502.90$919.92
Condition?
68 printings — select edition
Confidencemedium
Prices as ofOct 31
Normal—
Cheapest printing$1.36
Recent Price Events
+109.4%$399.99 → $509.40Apr 13
Beta Counterspell's price increase reflects strong collector demand for iconic Beta cards, particularly powerful staples that remain relevant across multiple formats.
+109.4%$399.99 → $509.40Apr 12
The price surge reflects continued strong demand for Beta cards combined with their fixed supply, likely amplified by recent high-profile tournament coverage showcasing vintage Magic formats.
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$880.15
Movement
7D Change+0.1% (+$0.56)
30D Change+1.8% (+$15.98)
Freshness
Prices as ofOct 31
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$880.15
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More from Limited Edition Beta
See all cards →- How much is Counterspell worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Counterspell from Limited Edition Beta (Magic: The Gathering) is $880.15. It has increased 0.1% over the past 7 days.
- What set is Counterspell from?
- Counterspell is from the Limited Edition Beta set, released October 1993. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Counterspell?
- Counterspell is a uncommon card from Limited Edition Beta in Magic: The Gathering.
- How has the price of Counterspell changed over the past 30 days?
- Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Counterspell has risen 1.8% ($15.98) to $880.15.
- How many printings of Counterspell exist?
- Counterspell has 68 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $1.36 from World Championship Decks 2000.




