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Counterbalance, The List CSP-31
Illustrated by John Zeleznik · Card image provided by Scryfall.
PLST CSP-31 · uncommon

Counterbalance

Enchantment

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Collector numberCSP-31
SetThe List (PLST)
Rarityuncommon
Released2023-09-08
Mana cost{U}{U}
Mana value2
ColoursU
Power / toughness—
ArtistJohn Zeleznik

Oracle text

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

modern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legalpredh: legaltlr: banned

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