Counterpoint (MKC #351)
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Counterpoint is a rare printing from Murders at Karlov Manor Commander (MKC #351), a Instant. Illustrated by Brian Valeza.
Card text
Counter target spell. You may cast a creature, instant, sorcery, or planeswalker spell from your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value without paying its mana cost.
"Nice theory, but I'm going to have to poke some holes in it."
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{U}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Murders at Karlov Manor Commander (MKC) |
| Collector number | 351 |
| Artist | Brian Valeza |
| Released | 2024-02-09 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.84 (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 | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- February 2, 2024 — If the target spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for X when determining that spell’s mana value.
- February 2, 2024 — If the target spell is an illegal target as Counterpoint tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen.
- February 2, 2024 — Alternatively, if the target spell is still a legal target but can’t be countered, Counterpoint will still resolve and allow you to cast a spell from your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to the target spell’s mana value.
- February 2, 2024 — You cast the card from your graveyard as Counterpoint resolves. You can’t wait to cast it later in the turn. Timing restrictions based on the card’s types are ignored.
- February 2, 2024 — If you cast a spell “without paying its mana cost,” you can’t choose to cast it for any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs, such as kicker costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, those must be paid to cast the spell.
- February 2, 2024 — If a spell you cast has {X} in its mana cost, you must choose 0 as the value of X when casting it without paying its mana cost.
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