Counterspell appears in 190 competitive decklists in our database. Modern accounts for 91.1% of lists. Coverage spans October 2021 to July 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
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Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 8.9%
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Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 13 decks (7/17/2026)
2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase — 1 deck (6/7/2026)
Arena Championship 12 — 11 decks (5/23/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/11/2026)
F2F Tour Championship: Calgary — 2 decks (11/24/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Counterspell?
Our database currently tracks 190 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Counterspell most?
Modern is the most common format (91.1% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Counterspell?
Top co-played cards include Force of Negation (81%) and Subtlety (64%).
When was Counterspell last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 17, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span October 2021 through July 2026.
Is Counterspell played in Modern?
Yes — 173 competitive Modern lists include Counterspell (91.1% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through July 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, Jul 17, 2026
