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'''Charge counters''' are the third most common [[counter (marker)|counter]] type in ''[[Magic]]'', and serve as the default counter for noncreature [[permanent]]s.<ref name="Fits All">{{DailyRef|making-magic/11-size-fits-all-2008-02-11|+1/+1 Size Fits All|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2008}}</ref> They were introduced on the ''[[Ice Age]]'' cards <c>Ice Cauldron</c> and <c>Jeweled Amulet</c>, though they also have been retroactively applied to the ''[[Legends]]'' {{scryfall search|mana battery}} cycle. | '''Charge counters''' are the third most common [[counter (marker)|counter]] type in ''[[Magic]]'', and serve as the default counter for noncreature [[permanent]]s.<ref name="Fits All">{{DailyRef|making-magic/11-size-fits-all-2008-02-11|+1/+1 Size Fits All|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 11, 2008}}</ref> They were introduced on the ''[[Ice Age]]'' cards <c>Ice Cauldron</c> and <c>Jeweled Amulet</c>, though they also have been retroactively applied to the ''[[Legends]]'' {{scryfall search|mana battery}} cycle. | ||
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| Counter | |
| Use | Various |
| Placed on | Non-creature permanents |
| Introduced | Ice Age |
| Last used | March of the Machine Commander |
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108 counter creation cards  1.9%  1.9%  0.9%  6.5%  1.9%  0.9%  0.9%  1.9%  75%  8.3% | |
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Charge counters are the third most common counter type in Magic, and serve as the default counter for noncreature permanents.[1] They were introduced on the Ice Age cards Ice Cauldron and Jeweled Amulet, though they also have been retroactively applied to the Legends mana battery cycle.
Description
While charge counters are the default choice, many other counter types exist. Charge counters are one of the few types that are mechanically referenced on other cards, whereas other types are given distinct names for the sake of flavor.[2]
Charge counters are considered to be deciduous.[3]
Mechanics
Despite their frequency, charge counters have only been used by a single keyworded mechanic.
Trivia
- In Magic Online, the counter is colored green as its considered a positive effect and shares its icon with Crystal and Gem counters.[4]
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 11, 2008). "+1/+1 Size Fits All". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 2, 2012). "Since most counters in magic...". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 17, 2022). "Are charge counters evergreen?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.