Filibuster counter

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Filibuster counter
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Counter
Use Upkeep counter for Alternate-win condition
Placed on Creatures
Introduced Return to Ravnica
Last used Return to Ravnica
Statistics
1 counter creation card
{W/U} 100%
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oracle:"Filibuster counter"

Filibuster counters are a type of counter introduced in Return to Ravnica. It acts as an upkeep counter for Alternate-win condition

Description

Filibuster counters first appeared on Azor's Elocutors in Return to Ravnica. A Filibuster is put on the creature during each upkeep but one is also removed if the player takes damage. If it gains 5 Filibuster counters then the player wins the game. The name refers to the card trying to delay the opponent until victory can be achieved while the removal oofdamage represents the Filibuster getting interrupted.

Trivia

References

  1. Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.