First strike

First Strike
Keyword Ability
Type	Static
Introduced	Alpha
Last used	Evergreen
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 an evergreen 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, lances, or bows. First strike has been in Magic since the original Alpha set. ^[1] First strike has appeared in all colors, but is primarily placed in white and red. It is tertiary in black. ^[2] The most common creature types to have first strike are Knights and Soldiers.