Support
| Support | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Oath of the Gatewatch |
| Last used | Battlebond |
| Reminder Text | Support yes (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N (other) target creatures.) |
| Storm Scale | 6[1] |
| Statistics |
15 cards  33.3%  6.7%  6.7%  46.7%  6.7% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Support" | |
Support is a keyword action introduced in Oath of the Gatewatch that boosts your (or your teammates') creatures with +1/+1 counters.[2] It was also used in Battlebond.[3][4]
Description
"Support N" means "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N target creatures." You may choose fewer targets at will.
If a creature (or any other permanent) has an ability that supports, the ability can't target the creature/permanent itself.
You cannot put the +1/+1 counters on one creature. If it has support 3, you have to put a +1/+1 counter on one creature, then another one, then another. It has to be different creatures for each +1/+1 counter.
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Support
- A keyword action that lets you put +1/+1 counters on creatures. See rule 701.35, “Support.”
From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- 701.35. Support
- 701.35a “Support N” on a permanent means “Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N other target creatures.” “Support N” on an instant or sorcery spell means “Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N target creatures.”
Rulings
- You can't put more than one +1/+1 counter on any one target using the support action.
- Support can target a creature you don't control.
- If a spell with support has other abilities that target creatures, those abilities and the support ability can target the same creature.
Examples
Example 1
Shoulder to Shoulder 
Sorcery
Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.)
Draw a card.
Example 2
Gladehart Cavalry 
Creature — Elf Knight
6/6
When Gladehart Cavalry enters the battlefield, support 6. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to six other target creatures.)
Whenever a creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it dies, you gain 2 life.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 21, 2016). "Storm Scale: Zendikar and Battle for Zendikar". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (December 28, 2015). "Oath of the Gatewatch Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Gavin Verhey (May 18, 2018). "Find Your Partner with Battlebond". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (May 21, 2018). "Battlebond Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.