Counterbalance vs Powerbalance — MTG Card Comparison
Counterbalance
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, counter that spell if it has the same mana value as the revealed card.
Powerbalance
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost if the two spells have the same mana value.
| Stat | Counterbalance | Powerbalance |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {U}{U} | {R}{R} |
| CMC | 2 | 2 |
| Type | Enchantment | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Set | Coldsnap | Modern Horizons 3 |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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