Do enchantment creatures you control have double strike?

Do Enchantment Creatures You Control Have Double Strike?

In Magic: The Gathering, a creature with double strike will deal combat damage twice in the same combat phase, once during the first combat damage step and again during the second combat damage step. This can be a powerful advantage, especially against opponents who are not equipped to deal with it.

The Answer:
Yes, enchantment creatures you control have double strike.

What Exactly is Double Strike?

Double strike is an evergreen keyword ability that allows a creature to deal combat damage twice during the same combat phase. This means that if your enchantment creature with double strike is attacking, it will deal combat damage twice, once during the first combat damage step and again during the second combat damage step.

How Double Strike Works

Here is a step-by-step guide on how double strike works:

1. Declaration of Combat: You declare your enchantment creature as the attacker and your opponent as the defender.
2. First Combat Damage Step: The first combat damage step allows the attacker (your enchantment creature) to deal combat damage to the defender (your opponent’s life total).
3. Double Strike: After the first combat damage step, the enchantment creature with double strike deals additional combat damage to the defender.
4. Second Combat Damage Step: The second combat damage step allows any other creatures with first strike or deathtouch to deal combat damage.
5. Resolution of Combat: The combat is resolved, and the creature’s ability is checked. If the creature has no abilities that trigger on a creature dying, it returns to its owner’s side of the battlefield.

Examples of Enchantment Creatures with Double Strike

Some examples of enchantment creatures with double strike include:

• Mirran Crusader: A 4/4 white Knight with double strike and vigilance.
• Kemba, Kha Regent: A 3/3 white Human with double strike and lifelink.
• Bolas’s Citadel: A 4/4 red Wizard with double strike and vigilance.

Consequences of Double Strike

There are a few consequences of double strike that you should be aware of:

• Lifelink: If your enchantment creature with double strike deals combat damage to your opponent, you gain life.
• Deathtouch: If your opponent’s creature with deathtouch blocks your enchanted creature with double strike, the deathtouch creature dies.
• First Strike: If an opponent’s creature with first strike is attacking, and your enchantment creature with double strike is blocking it, the first strike creature deals combat damage first and then your enchanted creature with double strike deals combat damage.

Conclusion

Enchantment creatures with double strike can be a powerful tool in your Magic: The Gathering deck. With their ability to deal combat damage twice during the same combat phase, they can significantly increase the chances of victory. However, it is essential to remember the consequences of double strike, including lifelink, deathtouch, and first strike.

Reference

• Magic: The Gathering Official Rules, Wizards of the Coast

Disclaimer

This article is intended for educational and informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, Magic: The Gathering is a complex game and there may be exceptions and edge cases that are not covered in this article.