Support
| Support | |
|---|---|
| Keyword Action | |
| Introduced | Oath of the Gatewatch |
| Last used | Oath of the Gatewatch |
| Reminder Text | Support yes (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to N other target creatures.) |
| Statistics |
10 cards 40%  30% Template:Gw10%  10%  10% |
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| keyword:"Support" | |
Support is a keyword action introduced in Oath of the Gatewatch that boosts your (or your teammates') creatures with +1/+1 counters. [1]
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.
Rules
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.”
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.”
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.