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'''First strike''' is an [[evergreen]] [[keyword ability]] that changes the rules for combat by adding an additional [[combat damage step]]. The ability usually represents a creature's exceptional speed or prowess; or possession of long range weapons, such as spears, or bows. First strike has been in ''[[Magic]]'' since the original ''[[Alpha]]'' set. <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/evergreen-eggs-ham-2015-06-08|Evergreen Eggs & Ham|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 8, 2015}}</ref> First strike has appeared in all colors, but is primarily placed in [[white]] and [[red]]. It is tertiary in [[black]]. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=Mark Rosewater|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/115323439298/mind-setting-up-a-dispute-between-my-grupo-which|title=Which colors are primary, secondary and tertiary on first strike?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> | '''First strike''' is an [[evergreen]] [[keyword ability]] that changes the rules for combat by adding an additional [[combat damage step]]. The ability usually represents a creature's exceptional speed or prowess; or possession of long range weapons, such as spears, lances, or bows. First strike has been in ''[[Magic]]'' since the original ''[[Alpha]]'' set. <ref>{{NewRef|making-magic/evergreen-eggs-ham-2015-06-08|Evergreen Eggs & Ham|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 8, 2015}}</ref> First strike has appeared in all colors, but is primarily placed in [[white]] and [[red]]. It is tertiary in [[black]]. <ref>{{TumblrRef|author=Mark Rosewater|URL=http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/115323439298/mind-setting-up-a-dispute-between-my-grupo-which|title=Which colors are primary, secondary and tertiary on first strike?|tumblr-title=Blogatog|date=August 31, 2012}}</ref> The most common creature types to have first strike are Knights and Soldiers. | ||
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Revision as of 16:30, 5 November 2015
| First strike | |
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| Keyword Ability | |
| Type | Static |
| Introduced | Alpha |
| Last used | Magic 2015 |
| Reminder Text | First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.) |
| Statistics |
390 cards 33%  27%  8%  2%  2% Multicolor 13%, Artifact 9%, Land 1% |
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| keyword:"First strike" | |
First strike is an evergreen keyword ability that changes the rules for combat by adding an additional combat damage step. The ability usually represents a creature's exceptional speed or prowess; or possession of long range weapons, such as spears, lances, or bows. First strike has been in Magic since the original Alpha set. [1] First strike has appeared in all colors, but is primarily placed in white and red. It is tertiary in black. [2] The most common creature types to have first strike are Knights and Soldiers.
Rules
Examples
Enchantments that grant just First Strike
One creature
All your creatures
References
- ↑ Template:NewRef
- ↑ Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (August 31, 2012). "". Tumblr.