can an instant spell or ability be used between first strike and normal damage steps?
Asked by amadeuswolf 13 years ago
is there a point in which i can or not?
π_is_the_word says... #2
Yes, Someone who has memorized the rules will give you a detail explanation.
But, you can respond to the First strike damage that has been dealt, before the regular damage has been dealt.
January 11, 2011 7:33 p.m.
no. BrownDog is right. It is all just a part of the Assign Damage step. First strike damage is dealt, then creatures are checked for lethal damage, then normal damage is dealt, and creatures are once again checked for lethal damage.
January 11, 2011 7:34 p.m.
Actually, that's incorrect as per 510.5. If a creature has first strike or double strike, as the combat damage step begins, only creatures with first strike/double strike deal damage, and then at the end of this combat damage step (after damage is dealt, etc) each player gets priority in APNAP order, and then there is a second combat damage step for normal damage, at the end of which each player again gets priority.
January 11, 2011 9:37 p.m.
popeyroach says... #6
on the duals of the planeswalker game you can't play any instants or abilities between first strike damage and combat damage. as ths game is made by wizzards I'll take it's example as authority on the matter and say no you can't.
January 12, 2011 8:23 p.m.
π_is_the_word says... #7
So, I was right? Yay me, I knew the people claiming that I was wrong were themselves wrong.
January 12, 2011 8:35 p.m.
π_is_the_word says... #8
An example of why this is important is: Warren Instigator , his ability triggers when he deals damage, which means it must trigger between first strike damage and regular damage. So, you can deal first strike damage with him and then play a Goblin Chieftain off of his ability and then Instigator hits for 2 regular damage.
January 12, 2011 8:48 p.m.
popeyroach says... #10
duals of the planeswalkers is made, developed and maintained by wizards of the coast. I can't see them making a MTG game that voilates their own rules. however I will ask the judge at the besiged pre-release for clarity.
January 13, 2011 7:18 a.m.
you mean /duels/ of the planeswalkers? the video game? like I said, it's wrong. I would wager any amount of money I possess on that fact.
January 13, 2011 6:39 p.m.
popeyroach says... #12
what's with the //? but yes the video game. I have no doubt that you are convinced, but I'm still going to wait for a judges ruling on the matter. I'm nowhere near certain I'm right but I also have no reason to take your word on the matter.
January 13, 2011 7:16 p.m.
duals =! duels
If you bothered to read the particular section of the comp rules I cited earlier (510.5), then you would have already had your confirmation.
BrownDog5117 says... #1
i dont think so .. because i think first strike damage is just a part of the Combat Damage step
January 11, 2011 7:29 p.m.