| Shell counter | |
|---|---|
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| Counter | |
| Use | Upkeep tracking for creature power-up |
| Placed on | Creatures |
| Introduced | Weatherlight |
| Last used | Weatherlight |
| Statistics | |
|
1 counter creation card  100% | |
| Scryfall search | |
| oracle:"Shell counter" | |
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.[1]
References
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022.
