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Counterbalance — Mystery Booster 2 #157

Counterbalance is an uncommon Enchantment from Mystery Booster 2 (2024), collector number 157, illustrated by John Zeleznik.

Counterbalance — Mystery Booster 2 Magic: The Gathering card
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Counterbalance price

Cardmarket (EU) · trend
€3.05
Foil €23.22
TCGplayer (US) · market
$2.11
Foil $24.10

Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.

Card details

Set
Mystery Booster 2
Number
157
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
{U}{U}
Colour
Blue
Illustrator
John Zeleznik
Released
2 August 2024

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

Standard: not legal Pioneer: not legal Modern: legal Legacy: legal Vintage: legal Commander: legal Pauper: not legal

Questions people ask

How much is Counterbalance from Mystery Booster 2 worth?

About €3.05 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €23.22 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.

Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?

Yes, it is legal in Commander.

Who illustrated Counterbalance (Mystery Booster 2)?

John Zeleznik.

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