Countermand
Countermand Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Countermand is $0.08 (JOU #33), and the most expensive is $0.51 (JOU #33, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, down 11.1% over 7 days, down 42.9% over 30 days, down 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.14 (2026).
Countermand Printings & Prices
Countermand has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Countermand: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for JOU #33 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JOU #33 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| starcitygames | JOU #33 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | JOU #33 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #33 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Countermand Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell. Its controller mills four cards.
Countermand is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Countermand Rulings
- Apr 26, 2014 If the target spell is an illegal target when Countermand tries to resolve, Countermand won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The target's controller won't put any cards from the top of their library into their graveyard.
- Apr 26, 2014 You may target a spell that can't be countered with Countermand. If you do, when Countermand resolves, the target spell won't be countered, but its controller will still put the top four cards of their library into their graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Countermand has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOU #33 | 2014-05-02 | Common | Standard |
| JOU #33 | 2014-05-02 | Common | Standard |
JOU #33 Countermand in Commander
Countermand is the #13,968 most-played card on EDHREC, down 98 places over the last 30 days.
Countermand FAQ
How much is Countermand worth?
Countermand is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.08 to $0.51 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Countermand legal in Commander?
Yes — Countermand is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Countermand been reprinted?
Yes — Countermand has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Countermand cheap?
Countermand trades at about $0.08 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,968 on EDHREC).