Raid
| Raid | |
|---|---|
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| Ability Word | |
| Introduced | Khans of Tarkir |
| Last used | Jumpstart 2022 |
| Typical Text | Raid — …, if you attacked this turn, … |
| Storm Scale | 3[1] |
| Statistics |
31 cards  9.7%  22.6%  22.6%  38.7%  6.5% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Raid" | |
Raid is an ability word introduced in Khans of Tarkir, wherein it is the Mardu Horde clan mechanic.[2] It gives an advantageous effect if a player has attacked with a creature the same turn.
History
Mark Rosewater considers Raid to be a mechanic that will be revisited more than most because it's well liked, plays well and has a lot of design space, but it's not the kind of thing to become evergreen.[3] Raid reappeared in the Ixalan block, where it is the signature mechanic for the pirates of the Brazen Coalition.[4][5]
Raid was also considered for The Brothers' War.[6][7]
Rulings
- Raid abilities care only that you attacked with a creature. It doesn't matter how many creatures you attacked with, or which opponent or planeswalker controlled by an opponent those creatures attacked.
- Raid abilities evaluate the entire turn to see if you attacked with a creature. That creature doesn't have to still be on the battlefield. Similarly, the player or planeswalker it attacked doesn't have to still be in the game or on the battlefield, respectively.
Examples
Example
Mardu Heart-Piercer[8] 
Creature — Human Archer
2/3
Raid — When Mardu Heart-Piercer enters the battlefield, if you attacked this turn, Mardu Heart-Piercer deals 2 damage to target creature or player.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (February 29, 2016). "Storm Scale: Khans of Tarkir Block". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (August 31, 2014). "Mechanics of Khans of Tarkir". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (August 06, 2017). "Do you think "Raid" could be evergreen?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (August 28, 2017). "Ixalan Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Matt Tabak (January 1, 2018). "Rivals of Ixalan Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (October 31, 2022). "Act of War, Part 1". Magicthegathering.com.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 7, 2022). "Act of War, Part 2". Magicthegathering.com.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (August 18, 2014). "Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
