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The '''Declare blockers step''' is a [[step]] of the [[Combat phase]], where [[attack]]ing creatures may be [[blocking|blocked]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/academy/5|The Art of the Block|[[Ted Knutson]]|November 11, 2006}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/academy/6|Wax On, Wax Off|[[Ted Knutson]]|November 18, 2006}}</ref> | The '''Declare blockers step''' is a [[step]] of the [[Combat phase]], where [[attack]]ing creatures may be [[blocking|blocked]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/academy/5|The Art of the Block|[[Ted Knutson]]|November 11, 2006}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtgcom/academy/6|Wax On, Wax Off|[[Ted Knutson]]|November 18, 2006}}</ref> | ||
{{CR| | {{CR|Kahns of Tarkir|*'''509.''' Declare Blockers Step | ||
**'''509.1.''' First, the defending player declares blockers. This turn-based action doesn't use the stack. To declare blockers, the defending player follows the steps below, in order. If at any point during the declaration of blockers, the defending player is unable to comply with any of the steps listed below, the declaration is illegal; the game returns to the moment before the declaration (see rule 717, "[[Handling Illegal Actions]]"). | **'''509.1.''' First, the defending player declares blockers. This turn-based action doesn't use the stack. To declare blockers, the defending player follows the steps below, in order. If at any point during the declaration of blockers, the defending player is unable to comply with any of the steps listed below, the declaration is illegal; the game returns to the moment before the declaration (see rule 717, "[[Handling Illegal Actions]]"). | ||
***'''509.1a''' The defending player chooses which creatures that he or she controls, if any, will block. The chosen creatures must be untapped. For each of the chosen creatures, the defending player chooses one creature for it to block that's attacking him, her, or a planeswalker he or she controls. | ***'''509.1a''' The defending player chooses which creatures that he or she controls, if any, will block. The chosen creatures must be untapped. For each of the chosen creatures, the defending player chooses one creature for it to block that's attacking him, her, or a planeswalker he or she controls. | ||
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***'''509.4e''' If an ability triggers when a creature blocks or becomes blocked by a particular number of creatures, the ability triggers if the creature blocks or is blocked by that many creatures when blockers are declared. Effects that add or remove blockers can also cause such abilities to trigger. This applies to abilities that trigger on a creature blocking or being blocked by at least a certain number of creatures as well. | ***'''509.4e''' If an ability triggers when a creature blocks or becomes blocked by a particular number of creatures, the ability triggers if the creature blocks or is blocked by that many creatures when blockers are declared. Effects that add or remove blockers can also cause such abilities to trigger. This applies to abilities that trigger on a creature blocking or being blocked by at least a certain number of creatures as well. | ||
***'''509.4f''' If an ability triggers when a creature with certain characteristics blocks, it will trigger only if the creature has those characteristics at the point blockers are declared, or at the point an effect causes it to block. If an ability triggers when a creature with certain characteristics becomes blocked, it will trigger only if the creature has those characteristics at the point it becomes a blocked creature. If an ability triggers when a creature becomes blocked by a creature with certain characteristics, it will trigger only if the latter creature has those characteristics at the point it becomes a blocking creature. None of those abilities will trigger if the relevant creature’s characteristics change to match the ability's trigger condition later on. {{CR Example|A creature has the ability "Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a white creature, destroy that creature at end of combat." If the creature becomes blocked by a black creature that is later turned white, the ability will not trigger.}} | ***'''509.4f''' If an ability triggers when a creature with certain characteristics blocks, it will trigger only if the creature has those characteristics at the point blockers are declared, or at the point an effect causes it to block. If an ability triggers when a creature with certain characteristics becomes blocked, it will trigger only if the creature has those characteristics at the point it becomes a blocked creature. If an ability triggers when a creature becomes blocked by a creature with certain characteristics, it will trigger only if the latter creature has those characteristics at the point it becomes a blocking creature. None of those abilities will trigger if the relevant creature’s characteristics change to match the ability's trigger condition later on. {{CR Example|A creature has the ability "Whenever this creature becomes blocked by a white creature, destroy that creature at end of combat." If the creature becomes blocked by a black creature that is later turned white, the ability will not trigger.}} | ||
***'''509.4g''' An ability that reads "Whenever [this creature] attacks and isn’t blocked, ..." triggers if no creatures are declared as blockers for that creature. It won't trigger if the attacking creature is blocked and then all its blockers are removed from combat. | ***'''509.4g''' An ability that reads "Whenever [this creature] attacks and isn’t blocked, ..." triggers if no creatures are declared as blockers for that creature. It will trigger even if the creature was never declared as an attacker (for example, if it entered the battlefield attacking). It won't trigger if the attacking creature is blocked and then all its blockers are removed from combat. | ||
**'''509.5.''' Fifth, the active player gets priority. Players may cast spells and activate abilities. | **'''509.5.''' Fifth, the active player gets priority. Players may cast spells and activate abilities. | ||
**'''509.6.''' If a spell or ability causes a creature on the battlefield to block an attacking creature, the active player announces the blocking creature's placement in the attacking creature's damage assignment order. The relative order among the remaining blocking creatures is unchanged. Then the defending player announces the attacking creature’s placement in the blocking creature’s damage assignment order. The relative order among the remaining attacking creatures is unchanged. This is done as part of the blocking effect. | **'''509.6.''' If a spell or ability causes a creature on the battlefield to block an attacking creature, the active player announces the blocking creature's placement in the attacking creature's damage assignment order. The relative order among the remaining blocking creatures is unchanged. Then the defending player announces the attacking creature’s placement in the blocking creature’s damage assignment order. The relative order among the remaining attacking creatures is unchanged. This is done as part of the blocking effect. | ||
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References
- ↑ Ted Knutson (November 11, 2006). "The Art of the Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Ted Knutson (November 18, 2006). "Wax On, Wax Off". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.