MScore: 0.7/10

Seize the Initiative

{W}

Instantcommon

Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.

The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.

Illustrated by Steve Argyle · Scars of Mirrodin · #20

Rulings for Seize the Initiative

2011-01-01
A creature that gains first strike after other creatures with first strike or double strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step will still deal damage in the second combat damage step.

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennylegal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Pauperlegal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historicnot legal

Standardnot legal

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