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==History== | ==History== | ||
Backbone was introduced in the March 12, 2020 Game Update (1.06.00.00).<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/63882|title=MAR 12 - 1.06.00.00 Game Update|author=MTG Arenea Admin|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=MTGArena.com}}</ref> According to [[Matt Tabak]], the term will not be appearing on printed ''Magic'' [[card]]s now or in the foreseeable future.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/fhj9t1/new_keyword_for_ikoria/|title="New" keyword for Ikoria?|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> It isn't part of the [[Comprehensive Rules]]. | Backbone was introduced in the March 12, 2020 Game Update (1.06.00.00).<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/63882|title=MAR 12 - 1.06.00.00 Game Update|author=MTG Arenea Admin|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=MTGArena.com}}</ref> According to [[Matt Tabak]], the term will not be appearing on printed ''Magic'' [[card]]s now or in the foreseeable future.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/fhj9t1/new_keyword_for_ikoria/|title="New" keyword for Ikoria?|date=March 12, 2020|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> It isn't part of the [[Comprehensive Rules]]. | ||
A related and unique effect is {{Card|Zilortha, Strength Incarnate}}, where it receives damage through its power. | |||
==Cards granting backbone== | ==Cards granting backbone== | ||
Revision as of 00:25, 27 November 2021
| 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 |
11 cards  9.1%  18.2%  18.2%  9.1%  18.2%  9.1%  18.2% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| 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] It isn't part of the Comprehensive Rules.
A related and unique effect is Zilortha, Strength Incarnate, where it receives damage through its power.
Cards granting backbone
- Ancient Lumberknot
- Arcades, the Strategist
- Assault Formation
- Belligerent Brontodon
- Doran, the Siege Tower
- Gauntlets of Light
- High Alert
- Huatli, the Sun's Heart
- Solid Footing
- Treefolk Umbra
- Weight Advantage
References
- ↑ MTG Arenea Admin (March 12, 2020). "MAR 12 - 1.06.00.00 Game Update". MTGArena.com.
- ↑ "New" keyword for Ikoria?. Reddit (March 12, 2020).