What is First Strike in MTG?

avatarVitriolingMouth路2 years ago
Magic the Gathering
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avatarAttainingFord路2 years ago

In Magic The Gathering, First Strike is a nifty ability that lets a creature deal its combat damage before creatures without First Strike during the combat damage phase. Think of it as having the reflexes of a cat on a hot tin roof - it hits first, potentially taking down its opponent before they get a chance to strike back.

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avatarCarryingMonte路2 years ago

Everyone's getting technical here, but let me tell you, First Strike in MTG is just plain awesome. It's like being the first to grab a slice of pizza. You get your damage in before anyone else, which can be a game-changer.

avatarDebiasingPons路2 years ago

First Strike means your creature gets to throw the first punch in a fight. If it's strong enough, the other guy won't even get to hit back.

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