Does double strike deal double damage to players in MTG?
Yes, but remember, it's not just 'double damage' out of nowhere. Double strike means the creature deals damage during the first-strike damage step AND the regular damage step. So if it's swinging at a player, that player is taking hits during both steps of combat.
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Absolutely, double strike means that the creature deals both first-strike and regular combat damage. So if your creature with double strike is unblocked, it will hit the player twice during combat, effectively dealing double its damage to the player!
Nope, it deals its damage in two phases but the total isn't 'double'鈥攊t's just the creature's power dealt twice. Still, careful with those double strikers; they can end games fast if unchecked.
Sort of misleading to just say 'double damage.' It deals its damage twice, yes, but in two separate combat damage steps. Important distinction for interactions with other cards and abilities.
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