Name
Seize the Initiative
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Scars of Mirrodin
Rarity
Common
Text
Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn.
Flavor Text
The time between spotting a leonin shikari and feeling its claws is just time enough to draw your last breath.
Number
#20
Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Penny | Vintage
Availability
Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(01/01/2011)
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.
Artist
Steve Argyle
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