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{{Infobox action | {{Infobox action | ||
| first = Fate Reforged | | first = Fate Reforged | ||
| last = | | last = March of the Machine Commander | ||
| reminder = Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature. | | reminder = Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for the least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature. | ||
| stats = | | stats = {{stats|W=13|G=8|GW=1|M=2|C=1}} | ||
| N = | | N = N | ||
| storm = 5 | | storm = 5 | ||
| storm_ref = <ref>{{ | | storm_ref = <ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/storm-scale-khans-tarkir-block-2016-02-29|Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 29, 2016}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bolster''' is a [[keyword action]] introduced in ''[[Fate Reforged]]'' where it replaced [[Outlast]] from ''[[Khans of Tarkir]]'' as the mechanic associated with the [[Abzan Houses]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/mechanics-fate-reforged-2014-12-29|Mechanics of ''Fate Reforged''|[[Matt Tabak]]|December 29, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/fate-reforged-release-notes-2015-01-14|''Fate Reforged'' Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|January 14, 2015 }}</ref> Bolster is also featured in ''[[Dragons of Tarkir]]'', associated with Clan [[Dromoka]].<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/mechanics-of-dragons-of-tarkir|Mechanics of ''Dragons of Tarkir''|[[Matt Tabak]]|March 2, 2015}}</ref> | |||
Bolster was one of the non-[[evergreen]], non-[[deciduous]] keywords included in the ''[[Unfinity]]'' [[sticker]] [[Sticker#Sticker_sheets|sheets]]. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
When Bolster | When Bolster N, you choose a [[creature]] with the least [[toughness]] or tied with the least toughness among creatures you control and put N [[+1/+1 counter]]s on it. | ||
Bolster was considered middling in popularity and could be utilized as a rider on a variety of spells with low chance of being overpowering.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/storm-scale-khans-tarkir-block-2016-02-29|Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block|[[Mark Rosewater]]|February 29, 2016}}</ref> Despite the acceptably middling Storm Scale, Bolster has yet to return, contrasting with [[Support]], a similar mechanic with a worse Storm Scale value, which debuted in ''[[Oath of the Gatewatch]]'' had a return in ''[[Battlebond]]''. | |||
==Rules== | ==Rules== | ||
{{ | {{CR+G}} | ||
==Rulings== | ==Rulings== | ||
* Bolster itself doesn't [[target]] any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with <c>Abzan Skycaptain</c>'s bolster ability. | *Bolster itself doesn't [[target]] any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with <c>Abzan Skycaptain</c>'s bolster ability. | ||
* You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves. | *You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves. | ||
== | ==Examples== | ||
{{examples| | {{examples|<c>Honor's Reward</c> {{2}}{{W}}<br>Instant<br>You gain 4 life. Bolster 2. ''(Choose a creature with the least toughness or tied with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.)''}} | ||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ | {{Tarkir mechanics}} | ||
{{ | {{Mechanics|action}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:13, 5 April 2023
| Bolster | |
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| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Fate Reforged |
| Last used | March of the Machine Commander |
| Reminder Text | Bolster N (Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for the least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature.) |
| Storm Scale | 5[1] |
| Statistics |
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| keyword:"Bolster" | |
Bolster is a keyword action introduced in Fate Reforged where it replaced Outlast from Khans of Tarkir as the mechanic associated with the Abzan Houses.[2][3] Bolster is also featured in Dragons of Tarkir, associated with Clan Dromoka.[4]
Bolster was one of the non-evergreen, non-deciduous keywords included in the Unfinity sticker sheets.
Description
When Bolster N, you choose a creature with the least toughness or tied with the least toughness among creatures you control and put N +1/+1 counters on it.
Bolster was considered middling in popularity and could be utilized as a rider on a variety of spells with low chance of being overpowering.[5] Despite the acceptably middling Storm Scale, Bolster has yet to return, contrasting with Support, a similar mechanic with a worse Storm Scale value, which debuted in Oath of the Gatewatch had a return in Battlebond.
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Bolster
- A keyword action that puts +1/+1 counters on the weakest creature a player controls. See rule 701.33, “Bolster.”
From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- 701.33. Bolster
- 701.33a “Bolster N” means “Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature.”
Rulings
- Bolster itself doesn't target any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with Abzan Skycaptain's bolster ability.
- You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves.
Examples
Example
Honor's Reward 
Instant
You gain 4 life. Bolster 2. (Choose a creature with the least toughness or tied with the least toughness among creatures you control and put two +1/+1 counters on it.)
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 29, 2016). "Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (December 29, 2014). "Mechanics of Fate Reforged". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (January 14, 2015). "Fate Reforged Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (March 2, 2015). "Mechanics of Dragons of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 29, 2016). "Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
