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{{Infobox action | {{Infobox action | ||
| first = Oath of the Gatewatch | | first = Oath of the Gatewatch | ||
| reminder = Put a [[+1/+1 counter]] on each of up to N other target creatures. | | last = Modern Horizons 3 | ||
| N = | | reminder = Put a [[+1/+1 counter]] on each of up to N (other) target creatures. | ||
| stats = | | N = N | ||
| stats = {{stats|W=6|G=7|R=1|U=1|GW=2}} | |||
| storm = 6 | |||
| storm_ref = <ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/storm-scale-zendikar-and-battle-zendikar-2016-11-21|Storm Scale: Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar|[[Mark Rosewater]]|November 21, 2016}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Support''' is a [[keyword action]] introduced in ''[[Oath of the Gatewatch]]'' that boosts your (or your [[teammate]]s') [[creatures]] with [[+1/+1 counter]]s.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/oath-gatewatch-mechanics-2015-12-28|Oath of the Gatewatch Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|December 28, 2015}}</ref> | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
"Support N" means "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N target creatures." You may choose fewer [[target]]s at will. | "Support N" means "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N other target creatures." You may choose fewer [[target]]s at will. | ||
If a creature (or any other [[permanent]]) has an ability that ''supports'', the ability can't target the creature / permanent itself. | If a creature (or any other [[permanent]]) has an ability that ''supports'', the ability can't target the creature/permanent itself. | ||
You cannot put multiple +1/+1 counters on one creature. If it has support 3, you have to put a +1/+1 counter on one creature, then another one, then another. It has to be a different creature for each +1/+1 counter. | |||
===History=== | |||
Support was also used in ''[[Battlebond]]''<ref>{{DailyRef|news/find-your-partner-battlebond-2018-05-18|Find Your Partner with Battlebond|[[Gavin Verhey]]|May 18, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/battlebond-mechanics-2018-05-21|Battlebond Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|May 21, 2018}}</ref> and as a one-off in the ''[[Streets of New Capenna/Commander decks|Streets of New Capenna Commander decks]]'', ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons 3]]''. | |||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
{{CR | {{CR+G}} | ||
==Rulings== | ==Rulings== | ||
* You | * You can't put more than one +1/+1 counter on any one target using the support action. | ||
* Support can target a creature you | * Support can target a creature you don't control. | ||
* If a spell with support has other abilities that target creatures, those abilities and the support ability can target the same creature. | * If a spell with support has other abilities that target creatures, those abilities and the support ability can target the same creature. | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
{{examples| | {{examples | ||
|<c>Shoulder to Shoulder</c> {{2}}{{W}}<br>Sorcery<br>Support 2. ''(Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.)''<BR>Draw a card. | |||
|<c>Gladehart Cavalry</c> {{5}}{{G}}{{G}}<br>Creature {{-}} Elf Knight<br>6/6<br>When Gladehart Cavalry enters the battlefield, support 6. ''(Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to six other target creatures.)''<BR>Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, you gain 2 life. | |||
}} | }} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 22 May 2024
| Support | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Oath of the Gatewatch |
| Last used | Modern Horizons 3 |
| Reminder Text | Support N (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N (other) target creatures.) |
| Storm Scale | 6[1] |
| Statistics |
17 cards  35.3%  5.9%  5.9%  41.2%  11.8% |
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| keyword:"Support" | |
Support is a keyword action introduced in Oath of the Gatewatch that boosts your (or your teammates') creatures with +1/+1 counters.[2]
Description
"Support N" means "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N other target creatures." You may choose fewer targets at will.
If a creature (or any other permanent) has an ability that supports, the ability can't target the creature/permanent itself.
You cannot put multiple +1/+1 counters on one creature. If it has support 3, you have to put a +1/+1 counter on one creature, then another one, then another. It has to be a different creature for each +1/+1 counter.
History
Support was also used in Battlebond[3][4] and as a one-off in the Streets of New Capenna Commander decks, Modern Horizons 2 and Modern Horizons 3.
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Support
- A keyword action that lets you put +1/+1 counters on creatures. See rule 701.35, “Support.”
From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- 701.35. Support
- 701.35a “Support N” on a permanent means “Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N other target creatures.” “Support N” on an instant or sorcery spell means “Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N target creatures.”
Rulings
- You can't put more than one +1/+1 counter on any one target using the support action.
- Support can target a creature you don't control.
- If a spell with support has other abilities that target creatures, those abilities and the support ability can target the same creature.
Examples
Example 1
Shoulder to Shoulder 
Sorcery
Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.)
Draw a card.
Example 2
Gladehart Cavalry 
Creature — Elf Knight
6/6
When Gladehart Cavalry enters the battlefield, support 6. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to six other target creatures.)
Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, you gain 2 life.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 21, 2016). "Storm Scale: Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (December 28, 2015). "Oath of the Gatewatch Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (May 18, 2018). "Find Your Partner with Battlebond". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (May 21, 2018). "Battlebond Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.