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'''Counter''' is a term with several different meanings. | '''Counter''' is a term with several different meanings. | ||
==Counters | ==Counters on cards== | ||
A counter can be used to represent different effects on a card, especially those that last beyond the current turn. | A counter can be used to represent different effects on a card, especially those that last beyond the current turn. Examples include +1/+1 counters, charge counters, and time counters. | ||
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'''200.10.''' A counter is a marker placed on an object or player, either modifying its characteristics or interacting with an ability. A counter is not a token, and a token is not a counter. Counters with the same name or description are interchangeable. | '''200.10.''' A counter is a marker placed on an object or player, either modifying its characteristics or interacting with an ability. A counter is not a token, and a token is not a counter. Counters with the same name or description are interchangeable. | ||
*'''200.10a''' A +X/+Y counter on a permanent, where X and Y are numbers, adds X to that | *'''200.10a''' A +X/+Y counter on a permanent, where X and Y are numbers, adds X to that permanent's power and Y to that permanent's toughness. Similarly, -X/-Y counters subtract from power and toughness. | ||
*'''200.10b''' The number of loyalty counters on a planeswalker in play indicates how much loyalty it has. }} | *'''200.10b''' The number of loyalty counters on a planeswalker in play indicates how much loyalty it has.}} | ||
==Countering | ==Countering spells== | ||
Certain spells and abilities can "counter target spell" (or | Certain spells and abilities can "counter target spell" (or similar effects). A spell can also be countered if it no longer has any legal targets when it tries to resolve. | ||
A spell that is countered is put into the [[graveyard]] instead of doing its effect. | A spell that is countered is put into the [[graveyard]] instead of doing its effect. It is essentially negated. | ||
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*'''501.3.''' Counter | *'''501.3.''' Counter | ||
**'''501.3a''' To counter a spell or ability means to cancel it, removing it from the stack. It doesn’t resolve and none of its effects occur. A countered spell is put into its owner’s graveyard. See rule 414, “Countering Spells and Abilities.”}} | **'''501.3a''' To counter a spell or ability means to cancel it, removing it from the stack. It doesn’t resolve and none of its effects occur. A countered spell is put into its owner’s graveyard. See rule 414, “Countering Spells and Abilities.”}} | ||
[[Category:Magic slang]][[Category:Magic rules]][[Category:Magic theory]] | [[Category:Magic slang]][[Category:Magic rules]][[Category:Magic theory]] | ||
Revision as of 08:37, 1 December 2007
Counter is a term with several different meanings.
Counters on cards
A counter can be used to represent different effects on a card, especially those that last beyond the current turn. Examples include +1/+1 counters, charge counters, and time counters.
From the ()
Countering spells
Certain spells and abilities can "counter target spell" (or similar effects). A spell can also be countered if it no longer has any legal targets when it tries to resolve.
A spell that is countered is put into the graveyard instead of doing its effect. It is essentially negated.
From the ()