| Despair counter | |
|---|---|
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| Counter | |
| Use | Upkeep tracking; Exile permanent or card in hand each turn |
| Placed on | Enchantments |
| Introduced | Avacyn Restored |
| Last used | Avacyn Restored |
| Statistics | |
|
1 counter creation card  100% | |
| Scryfall search | |
| oracle:"Despair counter" | |
Despair counters are a type of counter introduced in Avacyn Restored. They act as an upkeep tracker for an exile effect for each player.
Description[ | ]
Despair counters first appeared on Descent into Madness in Avacyn Restored. Each turn at the player's upkeep a counter is added to the enchantment which then causes each player to exile a permanent they control or a card in their hand for the number of counters on it. This represents increasing despair for the player as they descend into further madness from the enchantment.
Trivia[ | ]
- In Magic Online, the counter is colored green as its considered a positive effect. It shares an icon with Corruption, Death, Doom, Mannequin, Paralyzation, Petrification and Soul counters.[1]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022.
