Counterspell
Counterspell Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Counterspell is $0.25 (SUM #54), and the most expensive is $919.92 (LEB #55). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.66, up 19.8% over 7 days, down 5.0% over 30 days, up 56.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.11 (2026).
Counterspell Printings & Prices
Counterspell has 73 tracked printings across 50 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless, inverted, alt art, release promo, showcase, extended art and judge promo treatments.
Sell Counterspell: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $600.00 cash for LEA #54; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | LEA #54 | Nonfoil | $750.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #54 | Nonfoil | $600.00 | $1,499.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | LEB #55 | Nonfoil | $450.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #55 | Nonfoil | $350.00 | $699.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #351 | Nonfoil | $150.00 | $229.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7010 | Foil | $130.00 | $229.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #7010 | Foil | $125.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MMQ #69 | Foil | $120.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #69 | Foil | $120.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #69 | Foil | $115.00 | $229.99 | 50% |
Counterspell Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell.
Counterspell is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Counterspell has been reprinted 91 times. The Final Fantasy: Through the Ages reprint cut the price 40% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PF26 #5 | 2026-04-13 | Rare | Standard | — | $20.81 | — | $4.71 |
| MAR #9 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Borderless | $8.22 | $9.00 | $8.04 | $4.98 |
| MAR #9 | 2025-09-26 | Mythic | Borderless | $22.36 | $19.74 | $17.09 | $13.48 |
| FCA #4 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | $1.30 | $1.62 | $0.97 | $1.82 |
| FCA #4 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | $7.40 | $6.17 | $4.46 | $3.78 |
| DSC #114 | 2024-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.65 | $1.35 | $1.48 | $1.57 |
| MB2 #158 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | $79.23 |
| MB2 #158 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | $7.47 |
| PF24 #1 | 2024-02-23 | Rare | Inverted | — | $25.95 | $13.75 | $10.43 |
| PF24 #1 | 2024-02-23 | Rare | Inverted | — | $48.48 | $23.78 | $25.00 |
PF26 #5 
MAR #9 
FCA #4 
DSC #114 
MB2 #158 
PF24 #1 Showing the 10 most recent of 91 printings.
Counterspell in Commander
Counterspell is the #16 most-played card on EDHREC.
Counterspell FAQ
How much is Counterspell worth?
Counterspell is worth about $2.66 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $919.92 across 73 tracked printings.
Is Counterspell legal in Commander?
Yes — Counterspell is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Counterspell been reprinted?
Yes — Counterspell has been reprinted 91 times, with 73 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Counterspell cheap?
Counterspell trades at about $2.66 — 91 reprints keep supply plentiful.