First strike

First strike
Keyword Ability
Type	Static
Introduced	Alpha
Last used	Magic 2015
Reminder Text	First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Statistics	390 cards; 33% 27% 8% 2% 2% ; Multicolor 13%, Artifact 9%, Land 1%
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	keyword:"First strike"

First strike is a keyword ability that changes the rules for combat by adding an additional combat damage step. The ability usually represents a creature's exceptional speed or prowess; or possession of long range weapons, such as spears, or bows. First strike has been in Magic since the original Alpha set. First strike has appeared in all colors, but is primarily placed in white and red. It is tertiary in black. ^[1]