Net counter
Net counters are a type of counter introduced in Fallen Empires. They are used for effects that freeze a permanent.
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| Counter | |
| Introduced | Fallen Empires |
| Last used | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan |
| Placed on | Permanents |
| Typical Use | Freezing a permanent |
| Scryfall Statistics | |
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2 cards  100% | |
Description
Net counters first appeared on Merseine in Fallen Empires. It is an aura enchantment that enters the battlefield with 3 net counters on it. The enchanted creature cannot be untapped for as long as it has Net counters on it. The player can pay the creature's mana cost to remove one of the counters. This represents the creature being encased in a net unless it expends energy to escape.
Their next appearance was on the artifact Braided Net in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Rather than being removed to free a creature, they are removed to tap a nonland permanent and disable its abilities for the turn.
Trivia
- In Magic Online, the counter is colored orange as it's considered a negative effect. It shares its icon with Pin, Rally, and Training counters[1]
References
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022.