Countermand (JOU #33)
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Countermand is a common printing from Journey into Nyx (JOU #33), a Instant. Illustrated by Clint Cearley.
Card text
Counter target spell. Its controller mills four cards.
The physical pain was nothing compared to the agony in his mind.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Journey into Nyx (JOU) |
| Collector number | 33 |
| Artist | Clint Cearley |
| Released | 2014-05-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.07, foil $0.38 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- April 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.
- April 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.
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