Mana Counter

Mana Counters are one of two types of counters that can be put on top of face-up cards on the field. Mana Counters can be collected on any card type, typically when the card is summoned due to their Will, but also due to other effects, and can be spent by the card's controller to pay for mana costs. As with other counters, mana counters are persistent as long as the card is face-up on the field.

Costs stating "consume {X} mana" require spending mana from the card activating the effect, while "consume any {X} mana" costs can be payed by removing mana from any combination of cards on the field you control. You can also use the Hidden Sacrifice mechanic as part of the payment of mana costs.