Do Counters Count Towards Power in MTG?

CategoriesHobbies and CraftsGamesCard GamesTrading Card GamesDownload ArticleLearn how counters change power and toughness, and how they interact with buffsCo-authored byEric McClureLast Updated: December 19, 2023Fact CheckedDownload ArticleHow Counters Work|Tracking Counters||||Removing Counters|Alternative CountersIn Magic: The Gathering, you’re bound to come across cards that grant +1/+1 counters (and occasionally, -1/-1 counters). These are some of the most common game pieces you’ll run into, so it’s important to understand how they work. Luckily, counters are extremely straightforward—they add to (or subtract) from a creature’s power and toughness. In this article, we’ll cover all of the fringe interactions and rules surrounding counters down.Things You Should KnowA +1/+1 counter increases a creature’s power and toughness. A -1/-1 counter decreases a creature’s power and toughness.A +1/+1 counter cancels out a -1/-1 counter and vice versa. A creature dies if they get enough -1/-1...