“"The essence of every world, every spell, and every thought is power. Nothing else matters, because nothing else exists." —Nicol Bolas”
Countersquall - Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (#59) - Illustrated by Anthony Francisco - Magic: The Gathering Card

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Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {U}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target noncreature spell. Its controller loses 2 life.

Flavor Text: "The essence of every world, every spell, and every thought is power. Nothing else matters, because nothing else exists." —Nicol Bolas

Set: Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas (#59), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Anthony Francisco

Instant Black Blue Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (17)
9 Languages
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4 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Countersquall - Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas MTG card scan Countersquall Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas Viewing DDH Uncommon Anthony Francisco 2011-09-02
Countersquall - Conflux MTG card scan Countersquall Conflux CON Uncommon Anthony Francisco 2009-02-06
Countersquall - Ultimate Masters MTG card scan Countersquall Ultimate Masters UMA Uncommon Anthony Francisco 2018-12-07
Countersquall - The List MTG card scan Countersquall The List PLST Uncommon Anthony Francisco 2024-08-02

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