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Counterspell

↓Declining-5.5%

MagicFest 2026, 2026 · #5

Counterspell's Near Mint price is up 5.4% ($0.24) over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 1, 2026

Card Details

TypeInstant

Mana CostUU

ArtistStephen Daniele

Card TextCounter target spell.

"It was probably a lousy spell in the first place." —Ertai, wizard adept

Format Legality

ModernCommanderPauperLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl

inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$4.68

moderate

+3.8% 24h-5.5% 7d

$4.24

$6.02

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

68 printings — select edition

Limited Edition Al…$964.60▼down 2.0%Secret Lair Drop$870.68▼down 0.0%Limited Edition Be…$859.13▼down 2.3%

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Confidencemedium

Prices as ofNov 1

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Cheapest printing$1.34

Set Price Alert

Embed

Counterspell$4.68-5.5%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$4.68

Movement

7D Change-5.5% (-$0.27)

30D Change+5.4% (+$0.24)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 1

Update cadenceDaily

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Secret Lair Drop#SCTLR

$870.68-0.0%

Limited Edition Alpha#54

$964.60-2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Counterspell worth?

The current Near Mint price for Counterspell from MagicFest 2026 (Magic: The Gathering) is $4.68. It has decreased 5.5% over the past 7 days.

What set is Counterspell from?

Counterspell is from the MagicFest 2026 set, released January 2026. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Counterspell?

Counterspell is a rare card from MagicFest 2026 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 5.4% ($0.24) to $4.68.

How many printings of Counterspell exist?

Counterspell has 68 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $1.34 from World Championship Decks 2000.