Bolster

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Bolster
Keyword Action
Introduced Fate Reforged
Last used Dragons of Tarkir
Reminder Text Bolster y (Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature.)
Statistics 21 cards
{W}61.9% {G}33.3% Template:Wg4.7%
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keyword:"Bolster"

Bolster is a keyword action introduced in Fate Reforged where it replaced Outlast from Khans of Tarkir as the mechanic associated with the Abzan Houses.[1][2] Bolster is also featured in Dragons of Tarkir, associated with the Dromoka clan.[3]

Description

When Bolster = N, you choose a creature with the least toughness or tied with the least toughness among creatures you control and put N +1/+1 counters on it.

Rules

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 701.33. Bolster
    • 701.33a “Bolster N” means “Choose a creature you control with the least toughness or tied for least toughness among creatures you control. Put N +1/+1 counters on that creature.”

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Bolster
A keyword action that puts +1/+1 counters on the weakest creature a player controls. See rule 701.33, “Bolster.”

Rulings

  • Bolster itself doesn't target any creature, though some spells and abilities that bolster may have other effects that target creatures. For example, you could put counters on a creature with protection from white with Abzan Skycaptain's bolster ability.
  • You determine which creature to put counters on as the spell or ability that instructs you to bolster resolves.

Example

References

Template:Clans of Tarkir mechanics Template:Keywords and abilities