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Counterbalance — Coldsnap #31
Counterbalance is an uncommon Enchantment from Coldsnap (2006), collector number 31, illustrated by John Zeleznik.
Counterbalance price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Coldsnap
- Number
- 31
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {U}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- John Zeleznik
- Released
- 21 July 2006
What Counterbalance does
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card.
Format legality
Other printings of Counterbalance
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2066 |  Counterbalance Enchantment | Secret Lair Drop 2025 | Rare | €3.15 |
| 157 |  Counterbalance Enchantment | Mystery Booster 2 2024 | Uncommon | €3.05 |
| CSP-31 |  Counterbalance Enchantment | The List 2023 | Uncommon | €4.20 |
| 1220 |  Counterbalance Enchantment | Secret Lair Drop 2023 | Rare | €13.31 |
| 9 |  Counterbalance Enchantment | Amonkhet Invocations 2017 | Special | €42.06 foil |
All 6 Counterbalance printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Counterbalance from Coldsnap worth?
About €3.79 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €68.75 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Counterbalance are there?
6 English paper printings, from Amonkhet Invocations to Coldsnap. The cheapest right now is the Mystery Booster 2 printing.
Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Counterbalance (Coldsnap)?
John Zeleznik.
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