Counterbalance Proxy
Enchantment · Coldsnap · uncommon
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (6)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 2066 | 2025-07-25 | $6.97 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 157 | 2024-08-02 | $3.74 |
| The List | CSP-31 | 2023-09-08 | $5.52 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1220 | 2023-04-14 | $17.15 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 9 | 2017-04-28 | $58.31 |
| Coldsnap | 31 | 2006-07-21 | $5.98 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Counterbalance cost?
Around $5.98 on the open market for the Coldsnap printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Counterbalance proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Counterbalance proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.