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For the Morningtide theme deck, see Battalion (preconstructed theme deck).

Battalion
Ability Word
Introduced Gatecrash
Last used Dragon's Maze
Typical Text Battalion — Whenever this card and at least two other creatures attack, …
Statistics 13 cards
{W}38 % {R}31 % Template:Wr31 %
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keyword:"Battalion"

Battalion is an ability word introduced in Gatecrash, wherein it is the Boros Legion guild mechanic.[1] It gives an advantageous effect when a creature with battalion attacks alongside 2 or more other creatures. The mechanic was designed or inspired by Shawn Main, who, for the Great Designer Search 2, submitted "Assault".[2][3] Dragon's Maze added 2 cards with batallion.

Rulings

  • The three attacking creatures don't have to be attacking the same player or planeswalker.
  • Once a battalion ability has triggered, it doesn't matter how many creatures are still attacking when that ability resolves.
  • The effects of battalion abilities vary from card to card. Read each card carefully.

Example

References

  1. Mark Rosewater (January 7, 2013). "Gatecrashing the Party, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (December 26, 2012). "". Tumblr.
  3. Error on call to {{WebRef}}: Parameters url and title must be specifiedMark Rosewater (December 26, 2012). "". Tumblr.

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