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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. | 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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'''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' | |||
'''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 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. }} | |||
==Countering Spells== | ==Countering Spells== | ||
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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.
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Countering Spells
Certain spells and abilities can "counter target spell" (or similiar 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.
Countering Threats
Countering can also refer to how a player deals with the cards played by their opponent.
For example, an opponent plays a creature spell. You must deal with this creature or it will probably eventually cause you to lose the game. You can counter it with a counterspell, counter it by using a removal spell on it, or counter it by playing a creature of your own. Once you have done some response to an opponent's play, you have "countered" their threat.