Energy
| Energy | |
|---|---|
| Counter | |
| Use | Resource |
| Placed on | Players |
| Introduced | Kaladesh |
| Last used | Aether Revolt |
| Scryfall search | |
| oracle:"Energy" | |
An energy counter is a counter that, unlike most other counters, is placed on players rather than objects. Energy counters are used to pay the cost to activate abilities. This Energy mechanic was introduced in Kaladesh[1][2] ans also appeared in Aether Revolt.[3]
Energy counters represent aether, a magical energy that is found throughout the Multiverse, and is an integral part of the ecosystem on Kaladesh. Most cards that give you energy counters also give you a way to spend them. Development built an Energy economy so all Energy has equal value.[4][5] Energy counters that you get from one card can be saved up and spent on abilities of other cards. Energy counters don't go away as phases or steps end, or as the turn ends. They go away when you spend them.
History
Energy was originally designed for Mirrodin, but was not printed in that set.[6] R&D tried it again for the Esper mechanic in Shards of Alara, but it was cut there as well. For many years, it was known only as "Mechanic E", after being mentioned as such by Mark Rosewater.[7] After "Mechanic E" was mentioned, many mechanics, notably including the colorless mana symbol 
, were proposed as being that mechanic. This occasionally led Mark Rosewater to specifically refute those claims.[8] Mark Rosewater finally confirmed that "Mechanic E" would be in Kaladesh a few days before the mechanic was officially revealed.[9]
It was first previewed on the card Aetherworks Marvel at PAX West 2016.[10]
Energy symbol
The energy symbol 
was introduced in Kaladesh to represent a cost for energy counters.[11]
From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- 107.14. The energy symbol is {E}. It represents one energy counter. To pay {E}, a player removes one energy counter from themselves.
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Energy Symbol
- The energy symbol {E} represents one energy counter. To pay {E}, a player removes one energy counter from themselves.
References
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- ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (August 30 2016). "". Tumblr.
- ↑ Magic Twitch channel (September 2 2016). Magic at PAX: Kaladesh Debut.
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