Counterflux is a rare foil instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion, identified by card number 153.
Counterflux
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Counterflux stands out in the Magic: The Gathering community as a versatile blue-red instant from the Return to Ravnica expansion. Released in 2012, this card carries the distinct foil treatment and rare rarity symbol that collectors actively seek to complete the set. As card number 153, it holds a specific place in the catalog for enthusiasts documenting the full release. Designed by artist Scott M. Fischer, the card features a mana cost of {U}{U}{R}, requiring three mana to cast. Its gameplay impact lies in its ability to counter a target spell you do not control, with the added option to overload the spell to counter each target spell instead. This dual functionality makes it a strategic choice for players navigating complex board states. For collectors, the foil finish adds visual appeal and market interest beyond the standard version. The Return to Ravnica set remains a cornerstone for fans of the Ravnica block, and acquiring key rares like Counterflux helps enthusiasts round out their physical libraries. Whether you are hunting for specific card numbers or focusing on foil parallels, this product represents a tangible piece of TCG history from a pivotal year in the game's evolution.
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Counterflux
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
Foil
{U}{U}{R}
Instant
R, U
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This spell can't be countered. Counter target spell you don't control. Overload {1}{U}{U}{R} (You may cast this spell for its overload cost. If you do, change "target" in its text to "each.")