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Counterbalance — The List #CSP-31

Counterbalance is an uncommon Enchantment from The List (2023), collector number CSP-31, illustrated by John Zeleznik.

Counterbalance — The List Magic: The Gathering card
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Counterbalance price

Cardmarket (EU) · trend
€4.20
Foil —
TCGplayer (US) · market
$5.29
Foil —

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

Card details

Set
The List
Number
CSP-31
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
{U}{U}
Colour
Blue
Illustrator
John Zeleznik
Released
8 September 2023

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

Other printings of Counterbalance

Other printings
No.CardSetRarityPrice
2066Counterbalance — Secret Lair Drop Magic card
Counterbalance
Enchantment
Secret Lair Drop 2025Rare€3.15
157Counterbalance — Mystery Booster 2 Magic card
Counterbalance
Enchantment
Mystery Booster 2 2024Uncommon€3.05
1220Counterbalance — Secret Lair Drop Magic card
Counterbalance
Enchantment
Secret Lair Drop 2023Rare€13.31
9Counterbalance — Amonkhet Invocations Magic card
Counterbalance
Enchantment
Amonkhet Invocations 2017Special€42.06 foil
31Counterbalance — Coldsnap Magic card
Counterbalance
Enchantment
Coldsnap 2006Uncommon€3.79

All 6 Counterbalance printings compared →

Questions people ask

How much is Counterbalance from The List worth?

About €4.20 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.

How many printings of Counterbalance are there?

6 English paper printings, from Coldsnap to The List. The cheapest right now is the Mystery Booster 2 printing.

Is Counterbalance legal in Commander?

Yes, it is legal in Commander.

Who illustrated Counterbalance (The List)?

John Zeleznik.

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