Free Counterspells, regardless of their drawbacks, were golden at holding the advantage that Miracle Growdue to its vastly superior tempo in essentially every matchupcould generate in almost every early Game 1 situation
These shiny, gold-plated gems have gained popularity, with collectors seeking vintage gold metal cards and unique custom versions sold on auction sites
Despite scaling very very well into the late game Counterspell is usually weaker than Mana Leak, Remand, Memory Lapse and Arcane Denial in the early game
Many welcome beginners, so a first visit can be relaxed rather than competitive
You have to check each card individually
Either way, it's hard to complain about good value in a Secret Lair product