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'''Backbone''' is a [[MTG Arena]]-specific [[keyword ability]] that causes creatures to deal [[damage]] based on their [[toughness]].
'''Backbone''' is a [[MTG Arena]]-specific [[keyword ability]] that causes creatures to deal [[damage]] based on their [[toughness]].
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==Cards granting backbone==
==Cards granting backbone==
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*{{Card|Ancient Lumberknot}}
*{{Card|Ancient Lumberknot}}
*<c>Arcades, the Strategist</c>
*<c>Arcades, the Strategist</c>
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*<c>High Alert</c>  
*<c>High Alert</c>  
*<c>Huatli, the Sun's Heart</c>  
*<c>Huatli, the Sun's Heart</c>  
*<c>Rasaad yn Bashir</c>
*<c>Solid Footing</c>
*<c>Solid Footing</c>
*<c>Treefolk Umbra</c>  
*<c>Treefolk Umbra</c>  
*<c>Weight Advantage</c>
*<c>Weight Advantage</c>
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:32, 19 May 2022

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
13 cards
{C} 7.7% {W} 30.8% {G} 15.4% {W/U} 7.7% {G/W} 15.4% {B/G} 7.7% {M} 15.4%
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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] 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

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).