| 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% | |
| Scryfall search | |
| 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.[1]
References[]
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
