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Revision as of 20:19, 5 June 2020

Backbone
Keyword Ability
Type Static
Introduced MTG Arena
Last used MTG Arena
Reminder Text Backbone (This creature assigns combat damage equal to its toughness instead of its power.)
Statistics
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{C} 10% {W} 20% {G} 20% {W/U} 10% {G/W} 20% {M} 20%
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keyword:"combat damage equal to its toughness"

Backbone is a MTG Arena-specific keyword ability that causes creatures to deal damage based on their toughness.

History

Backbone was introduced in the March 12, 2020 Game Update (1.06.00.00).[1] According to Matt Tabak, the term will not be appearing on printed Magic cards now or in the foreseeable future.[2]

Cards granting backbone

References

  1. MTG Arenea Admin (March 12, 2020). "MAR 12 - 1.06.00.00 Game Update". MTGArena.com.
  2. "New" keyword for Ikoria?. Reddit (March 12, 2020).