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Counterspell - Mercadian Masques Magic: The Gathering Card - Instant by Gao Yan
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Counterspell

Artist: Gao Yan

Set: Mercadian Masques

Mana Cost: {U}{U}

Delta Price *: $2.4

Type: Instant

Counter target spell.

"Your attack has been rendered harmless. It is, however, quite pretty." —Saprazzan vizier

Legalities

Format Legality
Duel Legal
Brawl Legal
Penny Not_legal
Predh Legal
Future Not_legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Pauper Legal
Alchemy Not_legal
Pioneer Not_legal
Vintage Legal
Explorer Not_legal
Historic Banned
Standard Not_legal
Timeless Legal
Commander Legal
Gladiator Legal
Oldschool Not_legal
Premodern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standardbrawl Not_legal
Paupercommander Legal

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  • duel: legal
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