| Theft counter | |
|---|---|
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| Counter | |
| Use | Tutor for a card with mana value equal to the number of counters |
| Placed on | Enchantments |
| Introduced | Champions of Kamigawa |
| Last used | Champions of Kamigawa |
| Statistics | |
|
1 counter creation card  100% | |
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| oracle:"Theft counter" | |
Theft counters are a type of counter introduced in Champions of Kamigawa. They are built upon damage to the enemy player and could be used for a tutor's ability.
Description[ | ]
Theft counters first appeared on Night Dealings in Champions of Kamigawa. It would gain Theft counters for any amount of damage dealt by any source controlled by the player to the opponent. It then could remove Theft counters and tutor for a card with a mana value equivalent to the number of Theft counters being removed. Their creation from damaging the opponent player and getting a card from the library using them represent theft from the enemy to gain an advantage.
Trivia[ | ]
- In Magic Online, the counter is colored green as its considered a positive effect and shares its icon with Bounty, Coin, Credit, Hit and Wage counters.[1]
References[ | ]
- ↑ Christopher Bellach (September 5, 2018). "Counter Development in Magic Online". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2022.
