Battalion

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For the Morningtide theme deck, see Battalion (preconstructed theme deck).

Battalion is an ability word introduced in Gatecrash, wherein it is the Boros Legion guild mechanic. [1] It gives an advantageous effect when a creature with battalion attacks alongside 2 or more other creatures. The mechanic was designed or inspired by Shawn Main, who, for the Great Designer Search 2, submitted "Assault".[2][3] Dragon's Maze added 2 cards with batallion.

Rulings

  • The three attacking creatures don't have to be attacking the same player or planeswalker.
  • Once a battalion ability has triggered, it doesn't matter how many creatures are still attacking when that ability resolves.
  • The effects of battalion abilities vary from card to card. Read each card carefully.

Example

Color percentages

There is a total of 13 cards that involve battalion, which divide by color as such:

  • White = 38 %
  • Red = 31 %
  • Multicolor = 31 %

References

  1. Mark Rosewater (January 7, 2013). "Gatecrashing the Party, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (December 26, 2012). "". Tumblr.
  3. Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (December 26, 2012). "". Tumblr.