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'''Stun counters''' are a [[counter (marker)|counter]] type in ''[[Magic]]''. They were introduced in ''[[Dominaria United]]''.  
'''Stun counters''' are a [[counter (marker)|counter]] type in ''[[Magic]]''. They were introduced in ''[[Dominaria United]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/dominaria-united-mechanics-2022-08-18|''Dominaria United'' Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|August 18, 2022}}</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Stun counters act as a [[Freeze]] mechanic. If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove a stun counter from it instead.
Stun counters act similar to a [[Freeze]] mechanic.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692947836937060352|title=Was freeze counter already taken by something else?|August 18, 2022}}</ref> They keep [[permanent]]s out of the action for an extended period.
 
If a permanent with a stun counter would become [[untap]]ped, remove a stun counter from it instead.


Stun counters are considered to be [[evergreen]].
Stun counters are considered to be [[evergreen]].


==Mechanics==
==Rulings==
*Stun counters can be put on permanents that are already tapped.
*A single stun counter will be removed if the permanent tries to untap for any reason, including its controller's untap step, a spell or ability trying to untap it, or even its controller trying to untap it to pay a cost.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:06, 19 August 2022

Stun counter
Counter
Use Prevent untapping
Placed on Permanents
Introduced Dominaria United
Last used Dominaria United
Statistics
1 counter creation card
{U} 100%
Scryfall search
oracle:"Stun counter"

Stun counters are a counter type in Magic. They were introduced in Dominaria United.[1]

Description

Stun counters act similar to a Freeze mechanic.[2] They keep permanents out of the action for an extended period.

If a permanent with a stun counter would become untapped, remove a stun counter from it instead.

Stun counters are considered to be evergreen.

Rulings

  • Stun counters can be put on permanents that are already tapped.
  • A single stun counter will be removed if the permanent tries to untap for any reason, including its controller's untap step, a spell or ability trying to untap it, or even its controller trying to untap it to pay a cost.

References

  1. Matt Tabak (August 18, 2022). "Dominaria United Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Mark Rosewater (August 18, 2022). "Was freeze counter already taken by something else?". Blogatog. Tumblr.