Increment

MTG Mechanic

Increment is a keyword that represents a triggered ability found on creatures. Whenever you cast a spell, if the amount of mana spent to cast that spell is greater than the power or toughness of the creature with increment, you put a +1/+1 counter on the creature.


Increment Rules

A keyword ability that lets you put a +1/+1 counter on a creature whenever you cast a spell if the amount of mana you spent on it is greater than that creature’s power or toughness. See rule 702.191, “Increment.”
  • 702.191a: Increment is a triggered ability. “Increment” means “Whenever you cast a spell, if this permanent is a creature and the amount of mana spent to cast that spell is greater than this creature’s power or this creature’s toughness, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.”
  • 702.191b: If a creature has multiple instances of increment, each one triggers separately.

MTGA Sets with Increment

Newest Cards with Increment

Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back
Magic the Gathering Arena card back

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