Alpha strike
| Alpha strike | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Ability | |
| Type | Triggered |
| Introduced | Unfinity |
| Last used | Unfinity |
| Reminder Text | Alpha strike (TBA) |
| Statistics |
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| keyword:"Alpha strike" | |
Alpha strike is a keyword ability introduced in Unfinity on two cards.[1]
Description
Alpha strike grants the creature first strike if it is alphabetically ahead of the creature(s) it is fighting in combat.
Slang term
An alpha strike refers to an all-out attack, in which a player (more often than not, who believes that he or she will win from that attack) aims to deal a lethal amount of damage to the opponent. Since this leaves the attacker defenseless, it is generally used when the attacking player is positive that their attack will result in a win. Such attacks are often accompanied by spells or abilities (such as Overrun, Garruk Wildspeaker, or Relentless Assault) that will create a nearly hopeless situation for the opponent.
The term comes from the computer game MechWarrior, where it describes the firing of all of the player's weapons simultaneously.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 26, 2022). "Making Space, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.