Palliation counter

Palliation counter
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Counter
Use	Prevent 1 damage dealt to the player during the turn it is removed
Placed on	Enchantments
Introduced	Dissension
Last used	Dissension
Statistics
1 counter creation card 100%
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oracle:"Palliation counter"

Palliation counters are a type of counter introduced in Dissension. They can be removed to prevent damage to the player

Description

Palliation counters first appeared on Palliation Accord in Dissension where they were originally known as Shield counters before they were given errata when Shield counters were introduced as a mechanic in Streets of New Capenna. It is an enchantment that gets a Palliation counter placed on it whenever an opponent's permanent becomes tapped. The player may then remove one of the counters to prevent 1 damage from being dealt to the player during the turn it was removed.

Trivia

• Palliation is the alleviation of a disease's symptoms without a cure, also referred to as temporary relief.
• In Magic Online, the counter is colored green as its considered a positive effect and shares its icon with Muster and Phylactery counters.