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==Countering spells==
==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.
Certain spells and abilities can "counter target spell" (or similar effects). Counter in this sense is a [[keyword action]].  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.
A spell that is countered is put into the [[graveyard]] instead of doing its effect. It is essentially negated.

Revision as of 02:20, 6 May 2008

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 similar effects). Counter in this sense is a keyword action. 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.

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