How does MTG Double Strike work?
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Double strike in Magic The Gathering means that the creature deals both first-strike and regular combat damage. So, it hits twice in the combat phase: once during the first-strike damage step and again during the regular damage step. It's like giving your creature a one-two punch opportunity each turn it attacks or blocks!
Think of double strike as your creature being super speedy and skilled, getting to throw the first punch AND the follow-up punch before anyone can hit back. It deals damage before those without first-strike or double strike, and then gets to hit again with everyone else.
Personal experience: had a deck centered around double strike. It's devastating. With the right enchantments or equipment, you can double the hurt and take out opponents' creatures before they know what hit them. Super effective!
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