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Counterbore
INSTANT Rare
Shadowmoor EDHREC #26,911
$0.30
-14.3%
7 days
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Counterbore price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.30.
Counterbore Price Summary
Counterbore's current headline price is $0.30.
Counterbore Printings & Prices
2 printings
Counterbore has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Counterbore: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #33 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #33 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SHM #33 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SHM #33 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DPA #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #33 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DPA #5 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Counterbore Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target spell. Search its controller's graveyard, hand, and library for all cards with the same name as that spell and exile them. Then that player shuffles.
Counterbore is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Counterbore Rulings
5 most recent
- May 1, 2008 Counterbore has no effect on cards on the battlefield that have the same name as the targeted spell.
- May 1, 2008 If the spell’s controller isn’t the same as its owner (due to Commandeer, for example), it won’t be exiled. The spell is countered and put into its owner’s graveyard. Then the spell’s controller’s graveyard, hand, and library are searched.
- May 1, 2008 If the targeted spell can’t be countered (it’s Vexing Shusher, for example), that spell will remain on the stack. Counterbore will continue to resolve. You still get to search for and exile all other cards with that name.
- May 1, 2008 In most cases, Counterbore will exile the targeted spell. Its first sentence counters the spell, which puts it into its owner’s graveyard. Its second sentence then removes it from the graveyard. However, there are some exceptions to this, as listed below.
- May 1, 2008 The cards you’re searching for must be found if they’re in the graveyard, because that’s a zone everyone can see. Finding those cards in the hand and library is optional, though.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Counterbore has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA #5 | 2010-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| SHM #33 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
| SHM #33 | 2008-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
DPA #5 Counterbore in Commander
Counterbore is the #26,911 most-played card on EDHREC, up 96 places over the last 30 days.
Counterbore FAQ
How much is Counterbore worth?
Counterbore is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Counterbore legal in Commander?
Yes — Counterbore is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Counterbore been reprinted?
Yes — Counterbore has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Counterbore cheap?
Counterbore trades at about $0.30 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,911 on EDHREC).