Does Hexproof protect against counterspells?

No, Hexproof does not protect against counterspells because Hexproof only applies to permanents on the battlefield, while counterspells target spells on the stack; a creature spell isn't a permanent until it resolves, so it can still be countered before it becomes hexproof. You need a card that specifically says "This spell can't be countered" (like Carnage Tyrant or Rhythm of the Wild) to stop a counterspell.
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Does Hexproof stop Counterspell?

No, Hexproof does not stop a Counterspell because Hexproof only applies to permanents on the battlefield, while a Counterspell targets the creature spell on the stack before it becomes a permanent. A spell on the stack isn't a permanent, so it can still be targeted and countered, even if you give it temporary hexproof with something like Blossoming Defense. 
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How to defend against counterspell?

Defending against counterspells as mono-black is all about playing proactive and forcing the opponent into awkward situations. Use discard to tear apart their answers before they can use them. Rely on your graveyard to bring back creatures that were lost.
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Does can't be countered get around hexproof?

Can You Counter a Hexproof Creature? Yes, you can counter a hexproof creature. A creature spell on the stack counts as a spell and not as a permanent. Hexproof is an ability that affects the card as long as it's a permanent, so you can absolutely counter it.
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Can you counter a counterspell in MTG?

Yes. A counterspell can counter a counterspell as long as it doesn't say counter target creature spell. Yes but you should just counter your creature spell so that his counterspell doesn't have a target.
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Can you counter a counterspell with itself?

No, divert can "counter" (most) counterspells by changing the target to divert. Divert is still on the stack while resolving and changing targets and a legal target for the respective counterspell at that time. A spell is not a legal target for itself.
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What spells does Counterspell not work on?

If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect.
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What does Hexproof protect against?

In Magic: The Gathering, Hexproof protects a permanent (creature, player, etc.) from being the target of opponents' spells or abilities, meaning they can't choose it specifically; however, it doesn't stop non-targeting effects like board wipes (e.g., Day of Judgment), combat damage, or forced sacrifices, and you or your teammates can still target your own hexproof permanents. 
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Is Counterspell worth taking?

Counterspell is one of the most useful spells in the game. It's powerful enough that lots of DMs modify or ban it. Your BBEG is about to use a 9th level spell, with a half decent skill check can shut it down - YOU CAN SHUT DOWN A 9TH LEVEL SPELL WITH IT!
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Why would I want shroud over hexproof?

Hexproof means that "your opponents" can not target that permanent, so it is a one- sided effect that gives you so much value ('cause you can target it). Shroud means that "no one" can target that permanent, not even you, so it is a kind of universal protection from targeting.
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What is the rarest MTG card ever?

Magic: The Gathering's Rarest Cards Of All Time
  1. 1 - Black Lotus.
  2. 2 - One of One Ring. Imagine finding this in your booster pack. ...
  3. 3 - Autographed Black Lotus. ...
  4. 4 - Mox Opal.
  5. 5 - Lord of the Pit.
  6. 6 - Timetwister.
  7. 7 - Splendid Genesis.
  8. 8 - Phoenix Heart.
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Can I bolt bend a counterspell?

Yes, you can use Bolt Bend (or similar spells like Deflecting Swat) to effectively "counter" a Counterspell in Magic: The Gathering by redirecting the Counterspell to target Bolt Bend itself on the stack, causing it to fizzle when it tries to resolve. It's a satisfying play where you let your original spell resolve, as the Counterspell finds its new target (Bolt Bend) has already left the stack.
 
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What is the rule 122.2 in Magic The Gathering?

122.2. Counters on an object are not retained if that object moves from one zone to another. The counters are not “removed”; they simply cease to exist.
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How to stop counterspells in MTG?

To counter a Counterspell in MTG, you use "stack manipulation" like casting another instant to counter their Counterspell (Counterspelling the Counterspell!), playing uncounterable threats (Thrun, the Last Troll), using Cavern of Souls to make creatures uncounterable, baiting their mana with less important spells, playing multiple threats in a turn, or using cards like Defense Grid or Vexing Shusher to hinder them. The core idea is to force their hand, punish their mana, or play around their spells entirely. 
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Does Hexproof stop Deathtouch?

No, Hexproof does not stop Deathtouch because Hexproof prevents targeting, while Deathtouch applies upon dealing damage and doesn't target; a creature with Hexproof will still die if dealt any damage by a Deathtouch source, unless it also has Indestructible or damage prevention. 
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Can you use reverberate to counter a counterspell?

Yes you can. A spell is a card or copy of one on the stack. So you can target Counterspell with Reverberate and then change the target of your copy to the original Counterspell.
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Can you counter a counterspell?

Yes, you absolutely can counter a counterspell in games like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic: The Gathering, leading to "counterspell wars" where casters keep countering each other's spells as they go up the stack, with the last spell cast resolving first, as long as players have reactions and resources available. It's a classic magical showdown, but you'll eventually run out of reactions or mana, or the opponent might have a spell that specifically prevents countering. 
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Is mana drain better than counterspell?

MANA DRAIN

A spell literally better than Counterspell (we call that strictly better, by the way), Mana Drain does what Counterspell does, but gives you a nice bit of mana, as a treat. It's very effective at hosing big plays, or if your Commander or strategy has activated abilities.
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Is rewind a good counterspell?

First things first, Rewind was never a great counterspell. This one is just as bad. It's honestly as unplayable as an 8 mana wall... This card will have zero impact anywhere in the future.
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What can destroy hexproof?

Shadowspear's second ability can temporarily remove hexproof from permanents under opponents' control.
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Does shroud remove enchantments?

No, Shroud in Magic: The Gathering does not remove enchantments already attached to a permanent; it only prevents new spells or abilities from targeting it, so existing Auras stay put, but you can't enchant it further or attach new equipment. Shroud (and its modern equivalent, Hexproof) stops targeting, and enchantments only target during casting, not after they've resolved and attached to a creature. 
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Is hexproof considered overpowered?

However, the designers of the game have realized that hexproof is too powerful and have stopped using the keyword on new cards.
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Can a counterspell counter itself?

A spell or ability on the stack cannot target itself, therefore you wouldn't be able to counter a spell with itself, and it wouldn't be a legal target for an opponent's Redirect .
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Can you upcast counterspell?

It is a 3rd level spell that can be upcast and use a higher spell slot. It requires line of sight. The person being 5e counterspell-ed does not add their proficiency modifier to their ability check.
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How to prevent counterspell 5e?

What ways can a character (PC or Monster) prevent an enemy from casting counterspell?
  1. Spells, Items, or Abilities such as Fog Cloud, Darkness, etc. ...
  2. Use a spell or item that grants invisibility or heavy obscurement to a creature (Shadow of Moil, Invisibility)
  3. Physical barriers such as walls or large creatures.
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