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Energy in MTG is a resource shown as Energy counters on the battlefield. Unlike other counters in Magic, though, Energy counters are applied to the player and not permanents. Within the lore of MTG, Energy counters are magical energy that can appear on any plane in the Multiverse. On cards, Energy is most popular within the Commander format and is used as a powerful resource within Modern builds. When an MTG card grants Energy counters to you, they may be used to pay for abilities on other permanents or saved up as they don't go away when a turn ends.\u00a0 Energy counter rules tips Energy counters are placed on the player who controls the card that granted them. Turns can't remove Energy counters as they remain until spent by the controller. Most often Energy counters are granted upon a card entering the battlefield but can get granted through other methods, as well. Energy Counters are a recourse used to pay for an activated or triggered ability. 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Energy was first created in Magic: The Gathering<\/em> as a mechanic for Mirrodin<\/em>, and Wizards of the Coast is bringing Energy counters back through Modern Horizons 3<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>