Shell counter

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Shell counter
Counter
Use	Upkeep tracking for creature power-up
Placed on	Creatures
Introduced	Weatherlight
Last used	Weatherlight
Scryfall Statistics
cards

Shell counter are a type of counter introduced in Weatherlight. They act as upkeep tracking for a creature becoming more powerful after several turns.

Description

Shell counters first appeared on Roc Hatchling in Weatherlight. It enters the battlefield with 4 shell counters on it with one being removed on each upkeep. After all shell counters are removed, the creature gains additional power/toughness and flying. This represents the creature breaking out of its shell to finish hatching.

Trivia

• In Magic Online, the counter is colored orange as its considered a negative effect and it shares an icon with Egg, Hatchling, Hoofprint, Incarnation and Prey counters.