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Counterspell - Foundations Commander

Foundations Commander (FDC) · uncommon

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Printings

mythic
rare
uncommon
common
special

Counterspell

Tier S

Instant, {U}{U}

Oracle Text

Counter target spell.

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modern193Tier B
pioneerNot Legal
legacyLegal
vintage4
pauper971Tier S
premodern976Tier S
duel-commander321Tier B
cedhTier C
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
premodernMono-Blue Stiflenought(9.6%)
A
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperDimir Control(8.6%)
A
3.9100%Main3.90
duel-commanderNamor the Sub-Mariner(6.3%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderJace, Multiverse Architect(3.4%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAragorn, King of Gondor(3.4%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTony Stark(3.4%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAminatou, the Fateshifter(2.9%)
A
1.0100%Main1.00
premodernSimic Stiflenought(7.0%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperDimir Faeries(6.7%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperGrixis Faeries(4.3%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperBlue Terror(1.4%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernAzorius Stiflenought(0.6%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperMono-Blue Faeries(0.2%)
B
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernPsychatog(3.2%)
B
4.098%Main3.92
modernBelcher(1.1%)
B
2.373%Main1.68
duel-commanderGlarb, Calamity's Augur(1.5%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderElminster(1.5%)
B
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAang, Swift Savior(2.4%)
B
1.040%Main0.40
duel-commanderSatya, Aetherflux Genius(2.4%)
B
1.040%Main0.40
pauperIzzet Terror(0.9%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperAzorius Gates(0.4%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperDimir Terror(0.2%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauper4c Ephemerate(0.2%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperGrixis Control(0.2%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauper4c Pestilence(0.2%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperIzzet Faeries(0.1%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperBant Control(0.1%)
C
4.0100%Main4.00
modernIzzet Murktide(2.0%)
C
3.9100%Main3.90
pauperJeskai Ephemerate(0.5%)
C
3.9100%Main3.90
modernGrixis Control(1.3%)
C
4.096%Main3.84
pauperEsper Ephemerate(0.5%)
C
3.992%Main3.59
premodernGro-A-Tog(1.4%)
C
3.990%Main3.51
premodernMono-Blue(2.6%)
C
3.987%Main3.39
premodernDimir Stiflenought(0.3%)
C
4.075%Main3.00
premodernEsper Stiflenought(0.2%)
C
3.0100%Main3.00
modernDimir Murktide(0.2%)
C
2.8100%Main2.80
modernDimir Midrange(0.5%)
C
2.797%Main2.62
modernEsper Midrange(0.3%)
C
2.892%Main2.58
modernAzorius Energy(0.2%)
C
3.475%Main2.55
premodernTemur Madness(0.3%)
C
3.567%Main2.35
modernGrixis Midrange(0.2%)
C
2.469%Main1.66
modernAzorius Control(0.9%)
C
3.442%Main1.43
modernJeskai Energy(0.2%)
C
2.840%Main1.12
duel-commanderKefka, Court Mage(1.0%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderObyra, Dreaming Duelist(1.0%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderVivi Ornitier(1.0%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderVraska, Soul of Stone(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderMirko, Obsessive Theorist(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBruce Banner(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderNicol Bolas, the Ravager(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderChulane, Teller of Tales(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderDenzilore Fatehold(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.5%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGhyrson Starn, Kelermorph(0.5%)
C
1.050%Main0.50
vintageBlue Tempo(0.9%)
C
1.040%Main0.40
pauperSultai Faeries(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
modernGrixis Murktide(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernWU(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperAzorius Faeries(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauper4c Control(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperAzorius Ephemerate(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperSerpentine Curve(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodern5c Enchantress(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernUW Control(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
pauperMono-Blue Delver(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernAzorius Standstill(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernUB Psychatog(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernWUB(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernSultai(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
modernJeskai Control(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
premodernStasis(0.0%)
D
3.8100%Main3.80
modernEsper Control(0.0%)
D
3.5100%Main3.50
pauperCaw-Gates(0.0%)
D
3.989%Main3.47
modernMiracles(0.0%)
D
3.4100%Main3.40
premodernWUG(0.0%)
D
3.2100%Main3.20
modernEsper Murktide(0.0%)
D
3.978%Main3.04
premodernThe Solution(0.0%)
D
2.8100%Main2.80
modernIzzetControl(0.0%)
D
4.062%Main2.48
modernIzzet Splinter Twin(0.0%)
D
3.567%Main2.35
duel-commanderMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderErtai Resurrected(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderDoctor Doom, King of Latveria(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThe Pride of Hull Clade(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderNiv-Mizzet Reborn(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
modernBant Control(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBasim Ibn Ishaq(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGrand Arbiter Augustin IV(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKrang, Master Mind(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderCaptain America, First Avenger(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderBilbo, Thief in the Night(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderCaptain America, Team Leader(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
vintage4C Midrange(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderKing T'Challa(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderHidetsugu and Kairi(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
premodernWUBG(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Side1.00
duel-commanderGolbez, Crystal Collector(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderHei Bai, Forest Guardian(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderGretchen Titchwillow(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderSpider-Man 2099(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderEsika, God of the Tree(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
premodernJeskai(0.0%)
D
2.033%Main0.66
premodernAzorius(0.0%)
D
2.033%Side0.66
legacyEsper Stoneblade(0.0%)
D
1.040%Main0.40
premodernNic-Fit(0.0%)
D
1.033%Side0.33
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhJhoira, Ageless Innovator(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhKediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.1%)1.030%Main0.30
cedhTatyova, Benthic Druid(0.1%)1.022%Main0.22
cedhPrismari, the Inspiration(0.1%)1.022%Main0.22
cedhTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.4%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhXyris, the Writhing Storm(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhInalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhArcum Dagsson(0.3%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhElsha of the Infinite(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior(0.2%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhDerevi, Empyrial Tactician(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.6%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver(2.5%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhCrystal, Inhuman Princess(0.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhZimone, Mystery Unraveler(0.0%)1.048%Main0.48
cedhIron Man, Titan of Innovation(0.1%)1.015%Main0.15
cedhBreya, Etherium Shaper(0.0%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhKykar, Wind's Fury(0.1%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhStella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhShorikai, Genesis Engine(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhVivi Ornitier(0.8%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhHelga, Skittish Seer(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhAtraxa, Grand Unifier(0.2%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhMarneus Calgar(0.3%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhTameshi, Reality Architect(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhThe Master of Keys(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.2%)1.02%Main0.01
cedhCazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhGyruda, Doom of Depths(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(1.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy(0.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.3%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhEmry, Lurker of the Loch(0.1%)1.040%Main0.40
cedhKefka, Court Mage(0.1%)1.033%Main0.33
cedhUrza, Lord High Artificer(0.1%)1.030%Main0.30
cedhInspirit, Flagship Vessel(0.1%)1.027%Main0.27
cedhHakbal of the Surging Soul(0.1%)1.023%Main0.23
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.0%)1.023%Main0.23
cedhNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.1%)1.021%Main0.21
cedhJin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima(0.0%)1.021%Main0.21
cedhTeval, the Balanced Scale(0.1%)1.020%Main0.20
cedhY'shtola, Night's Blessed(0.1%)1.020%Main0.20
cedhUreni of the Unwritten(0.1%)1.019%Main0.19
cedhThe Wise Mothman(0.1%)1.019%Main0.18
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.018%Main0.18
cedhRootha, Mastering the Moment(0.1%)1.018%Main0.18
cedhTalion, the Kindly Lord(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhKess, Dissident Mage(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhFire Lord Azula(0.0%)1.015%Main0.15
cedhSatya, Aetherflux Genius(0.1%)1.012%Main0.12
cedhNoctis, Prince of Lucis(0.1%)1.012%Main0.12
cedhLady Octopus, Inspired Inventor(0.1%)1.011%Main0.11
cedhTidus, Yuna's Guardian(0.1%)1.011%Main0.10
cedhDoctor Doom, King of Latveria(0.0%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhZur the Enchanter(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhWan Shi Tong, Librarian(0.0%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhHashaton, Scarab's Fist(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhYuriko, the Tiger's Shadow(0.2%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhKing T'Challa // Black Panther, Hope Enduring(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhNarset, Enlightened Master(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhNorman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhCaptain America, Team Leader(0.0%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhPlagon, Lord of the Beach(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhZimone, Infinite Analyst(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhFlubs, the Fool(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhHeliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTerra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Wandering Minstrel(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAnimar, Soul of Elements(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhLeonardo, the Balance / Michelangelo, the Heart(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00

Synergizes With

Path to Exile

Path to Exile

18% synergy

Swords to Plowshares

Swords to Plowshares

17% synergy

Dovin's Veto

Dovin's Veto

15% synergy

Beast Within

Beast Within

14% synergy

Negate

Negate

14% synergy

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower — cEDH deck guide, Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero — cEDH deck guide
  • Pauper metagame breakdown · played in Dimir Control — Pauper deck guide, Dimir Faeries — Pauper deck guide
  • Premodern top decks · played in Mono-Blue Stiflenought — Premodern deck guide, Simic Stiflenought — Premodern deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Namor the Sub-Mariner — Duel Commander deck guide, Jace, Multiverse Architect — Duel Commander deck guide

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