Swan Song is currently the 5th most played counterspell in Commander – but does it deserve that spot? Is it still a premium choice, or are the downsides starting to accumulate? Today I want to look at how Swan Song is best played to answer the question: is Swan Song even good anymore? SWAN SONG For a single blue mana, …
The Best Counterspells in MTG (Since the Last List)
Counterspells are a core building block of Magic: one of the fundamental effects that make up its periodic table. By this point in history we’ve seen literally hundreds of variations on the original Counterspell, and you can still rely on at least one or two new ones appearing in every set. Of course, not all counter-magic is created equal. In …
10 Cards I’d Rather Play Than Counterspell in Commander
We all love a good counterspell, especially when it disrupts a game-winning combo or finisher. The iconic original counterspell is still being played in over 40% of blue decks when there are some much better options. If you’re in blue, chances are that you want to take some counter spells. They function as a bit of a wild card in …



