Raid
| Raid | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Ability Word | |
| Introduced | Khans of Tarkir |
| Last used | TMNT Commander |
| Typical Text | Raid — …, if you attacked this turn, … |
| Storm Scale | 3[1] |
| Scryfall Statistics | |
Raid is an ability word introduced in Khans of Tarkir, wherein it is the Mardu Horde clan mechanic.[2]
Description
Raid gives an advantageous effect if a player has attacked with a creature the same turn.
History
In 2017, Mark Rosewater considered Raid to be a mechanic that would be revisited more than most because it's well liked, plays well and has a lot of design space, but he didn't think it was he kind of thing to become evergreen.[3]
Raid reappeared in the Ixalan block, where it was the signature mechanic for the pirates of the Brazen Coalition.[4][5] Raid was also considered for The Brothers' War.[6][7]
By the time of Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2025, Raid had become deciduous.[8]
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[9] 
Creature — Human Archer
2/3
Raid — When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, this creature deals 2 damage to any target.
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.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (November 3, 2025). "Is Raid deciduous now?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (August 18, 2014). "Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2014-08-20.
