If an opponent casts half of a split card (for example, Hit), it won't be countered if you reveal that same split card. The mana value of a split card is determined by the combined mana cost of its two halves, but the mana value of Hit is determined using only that half's mana cost.
If an opponent casts a spell with X in its mana cost, the mana value of that spell takes the value of X into account. If you reveal a card with X in its mana cost, X is 0. For example, if your opponent casts Blaze with X=1, Counterbalance will counter that spell if you reveal a card with mana value 2, but it won't counter that spell if you reveal a Blaze of your own.
Last observed on Scryfall 2 months ago at $22.63. Over the trailing 90 days the price moved between $14.08 and $22.63 across 100 observations. Cross-checked across TCGplayer, eBay sold, Cardmarket EU, and Star City.
This printing is one of 2 catalogued treatments from SLD — the lineup includes Borderless alongside the standard finish. Across our catalog the Rarix library tracks every variant in the same family so collectors can compare price, scarcity and demand inside a single lineage.
Card #1220 of *Secret Lair Drop*, the set that shipped alongside the April 2023 Secret Lair Drop release.
Card type: Enchantment, color identity blue, printed at rare. Rares occupy the bottom-of-pack rare slot in standard boosters. Mana cost: {U}{U} (2 converted).
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander.
EDHrec ranks this card #3,153 in Commander, putting it in the niche-pick tier of the format's playable pool.
Illustrated by Rope Arrow. Rarix catalogs 3 other cards credited to this artist.
Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Rope Arrow
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