Counterpoint — A Calculated Reversal

Counterpoint is a practical tool for control players who value tempo and resource recursion. Cast for {3}{U}{B}, it bounces an opponent spell and then lets you recast a creature, instant, sorcery, or planeswalker from your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to the countered spell without paying its cost. That sequence converts disruption into board presence or card advantage in one clean exchange, and it plays well into a strategy that leverages a stocked graveyard.

In a Karlov Manor game state this card reads as an efficient trade. Use it to protect a key combo piece or to answer a threat while recovering a removed value piece. The printed wording rewards careful sequencing and knowledge of stack interactions. Expect to get the most mileage when you plan which targets to mill or which spells to leave in the graveyard so you can follow up immediately after covering the table.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{U}{B}
• Card Type – Instant
• Subtypes –
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Counter target spell. You may cast a creature, instant, sorcery, or planeswalker spell from your graveyard with mana value less than or equal to that spell's mana value without paying its mana cost.
• Power / Toughness –
• Loyalty –