Haze Counter

A Haze Counter (ヘイズカウンター Heizu Kauntā) is a used by "Dark Synchro Dragon" monsters and monsters related to them, represented as clouds of thick gray smog that surround the monsters they're placed on, the smog getting thicker with more counters.

Haze Counters obstruct the view of the monsters they're placed on, represented in gameplay by the user of the monster that places Haze Counters being able to select the target of that monster's attack. Haze Counters also appear to be combustible, as they tend to be used to further inflict damage upon destroying a monster with a Haze Counter by battle.