Tutorial - How to play Magic: The Gathering - Part 3: Static Abilities

Want to learn how to play Magic: The Gathering? Then look no further! This tutorial series will teach you everything you need to know in order to play your first games of Magic.
In Part 3 we have a look at a few of the most common abilities creatures can have. How does Flying work? What is the benefit of having a creature with Vigilance? What happens when a creature with Trample gets blocked? Join us as we answer these questions and more!
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Thank you for letting us know! If you have any other questions don't hesitate to @ us via Twitter. @budgetmtgdecks - David

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Happy you found them useful! Let us know if you have any questions!

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Our pleasure! That's what we are here for ;). Just post a question should any more questions pop up and we (or someone in the comments) will get back to you asap.

[@ChishioAme]

Budget MTG Decks Thanks again. So far, the only thing I think I may have issue with is fully understanding the stack; Yugioh has a similar concept in the form of chains, with each response forming a new link in the chain (and some cards requiring to be a specific number of links down the chain, but I've always found those to be too situational to be useful) and the last card in the chain resolving forth and so on and so forth. From what I've seen, it's just similar enough to Magic's stack to cause problems trying to compare the two, so I'm looking forward to your eventual video on the subject.

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Yeah we completely get that. The stack can be tricky to grasp but simple once you get it. We will get on that video asap ;).

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Thanks a lot for taking the time to let us know ;).

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Great vid, as have been the previous ones. Thanks!

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Thanks for letting us know Keith!

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

How awesome is that? We wish this would have been available when we were in school! Let us know if anything is still unclear after the videos.

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Hi Zoe, glad you found them useful! Make sure to check before hand which format your LGS plays on Friday Night Magic and that you have a appropriate deck to participate. If you have any questions let us know. Oh and good luck!

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Hi! Happy to oblige. More of what though? Static abilities, other tutorials or more deck tech videos?

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[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@maxpalys3484]

Hi! I had a question about conflicting cards. My card (5/4 Demonlord of Ashmouth with flying) also undying (When it dies it comes back under it's owners control with a +1+1 counter on it) My opponent played a card during his turn which is the enchantment Unhallowed pact. (When enchanted creature dies, return it to the battlefield under your control.) if my opponent casts that enchantment on omy demonlord, which card overrules when Demonlord dies? (and what about the +1+1) THanks!

[@belgarathmth]

The video doesn't say how to show life totals over 20 from Lifelink. Do you put a second d20 up on the board?

[@bigal7469]

Hi I'm just starting out and I love these tutorials. Do you have any more complex suggestions?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Not yet, but we are working on more!

[@Aluxinos]

what happens if i attack a first strike creature and my oponent deffends with also a first strike creature ? does the first attacker resolves first or they both die ??

[@bl8ze73]

Yas

[@limboontian1146]

and 1 more is menace the creature cantbe blocked unless there is 2 or more creatures blocking the attacking creature

[@mikazvis6231]

this is the best tutorial out there but, I have a question. If I had a first strike creature attacking and my opponent blocks with another first strike creature, who would strike first? Or would the damage be done at the same time?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

The damage is done at the same time.

[@UglyStru]

So do creatures with vigilance get their health back after you attack with them and they get blocked? If so, do they get that back at the start of your opponents turn or your following turn? Also, do they get their health back after blocking and when does that occur? And for trample creatures, even if they are dead from the blocking creature, their damage still gets dealt to the opponent?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

All creatures have damage removed from them at the end of each turn. Trample damage still goes through to your opponent even if the creature is killed during combat.

[@umarmars47]

When trample creatures block other creatures. Does the trample effect applies?

[@caylaborruano2530]

Ayala makes a great point

[@sebastianalvares5779]

Hi. Whenever I decide to block with a creature that has lifelink, can I still gain life by the damage dealt to attacking creature?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

That is correct +Sebastián Álvares.

[@limboontian1146]

and mydecks comes with most creatures and some lands with colourless or devoid

[@limboontian1146]

also the deathtouch like for example, a creature 1/3 with deathtouch fights against a creature also with 1/3 no deathtouch. Does the deathtouch kills no matter how much damage u have? and like the example above?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Deathtouch kills no matter how much damage is dealt. So 1 point of damage or 10 will all kill a creature regardless of toughness. So in the example above the 1/3 deathtoucher will kill the 1/3 non-deathtoucher without dying itself.

[@samuelgarces2226]

Im new and i need answers, if i use a instant spell in the opponent turn, and it coast 1 mana, in my turn i cant use that 1 mana?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

You always untap all your mana at the beginning of your turn so no matter how much mana you used during your turn and your opponents turn you will always have all of it available to you again at the beginning of your turn.

[@ChaoticMuchX]

what if a first strike creature attacks another first strike creature? woule damage be done to each other simutaneously just like during a normal combat phase since they both have first strike?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

That is 100% correct +coolguyabc21. Sorry for the late response!

[@koenbeeckman87]

Hello, one thing i have a discussion with friends: if there is a 3/3 deathtouch blocked by two 3/3, what happens? thank you for helping in advance :)

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

The deathtoucher deals 1 point of damage to one 3/3 and 1 point of damage to the other 3/3 and 1 point of damage is wasted because it doesn't have trample and the two 3/3s together deal 6 damage to the deathtoucher...so all creatures die.

[@cermahoil3273]

What dtermines if the attacker or blocker attacks first?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Both deal damage at the same time. If a creature has first strike it deals damage first. Being an attacker or blocker does not affect this.

[@newjerseyjustin]

why doesnt the youthful knight die to the rune claw bear? It only has one point of life and the runeclaw bear deals 2 damage.??

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Because it has first strike. It deals damage before creatures without first strike. Watch the video at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHvOf3Sqat17qNk

[@a_fool_named_cole]

What happens if a deathtouch card isnt defended...... does it then only deal the damage stated to your opponent?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Correct. A 1/1 deathtouch rat would deal 1 damage to your opponent if the attack was not blocked.

[@shade_the]

does lifelink trigger when the creature with lifelink gets attacked, or only when it attacks? Same question for trample and first strike. if a 3-2 creature with trample blocks a 2-2 creature who attacks, does the extra 1 damage go to the opponents health, or only if the creature with trample is attacking? and last, if a creature has first strike, does it work the same as blocking versus attacking? completely new and trying to figure things out, thanks

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Good questions. All work for both attacking as defending except for trample. Trample only works when the creature is attacking.

[@shade_the]

okay thanks, so the only way to kill a creature with first strike is something other than an attacking creature? also what if two creatures with first strike engage in combat?

[@daviddaskalnojokeradio]

Even though the Vigilant character dealt more damage than necessary to the creature, does the excess damage go to the player or is it negated because the creature absorbed all of the damage?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

All the damage goes to the defending creature regardless of damage or toughness. The only time excess damage goes to the player is if the attacking creature has Trample.

[@Imperialspy]

Does a creature with trample also have its effect when it is blocking

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

It does not.

[@limboontian1146]

oh ya david what happens if the creature u attacking has first strike and the oppenet decides to block that creature which also has first strike idk what happen

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Both first strike creatures deal damage to each other at the same time, same as with regular damage creatures do normally.

[@limboontian1146]

cos i bought the twisted reality deck mostly mono blue as in pure blue cards for 18.95 sg dollar

[@koenbeeckman87]

lifelink: example how much life do you gain when you got a 5power lifelink creature against a blocking 1 thoughness creature? do you gain all the life of the creature with lifelink its power or do you gain life for how much it is blocked?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

You gain all the life based on the creatures power +Koen Beeckman. So in this case 5 life. Regardless of the blocking creatures toughness.

[@jtluvscr]

In the Vigilance portion of the video, Steadfast Guard is a 2/2 and Raging Goblin is a 1/1. The Raging Goblin dies of course but shouldnt the leftover attack point from Steadfast Guard be dealt to the opponents life? In the video you said Steadfast Guard is fully blocked but why is that? I hate that this is the only thing i didn't understand lol. Awesome videos by the way!!!

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Thanks for the question. Creatures always deal their full damage to the other creature and any excess damage is not dealt to the opponent. Visualize it as the Steadfast Guard running into the Raging Goblin and pummeling the poor goblin with all its might (even though half his strength would have been enough to finish the goblin off). Now creatures with "Trample" do exactly what you described earlier, they deal the necessary damage to kill the blocking creature and then deal the rest to the opponent.

[@jtluvscr]

Understood!!! Thank you for the reply im new to this but these 1 - 9 videos are the best on youtube as they have helped me a lot!! Thanks again 👍

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

No sweat! Glad to have helped out ;)

[@limboontian1146]

ah budget creatures with that static ability 'indestructible' do they take damage when attacking or defending and do they go exile like for spell cards that says exile target creature i know by far spells with destriy target creature have no effect on this ability

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Hi +Lim Boon Tian, they take damage, but just don't die from it and they do go into exile when exiled.

[@irpro1463]

Hi I'm starting to this and I would like to know what land is best to mix like red with blue or with green?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

We are not quite sure what you mean +UnbornUnicorn, do you want to know which lands give you red, blue and green mana?

[@irpro1463]

+Budget MTG Decks I just want to know what copies are best to mix?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

If you are referring to which two colors work well together, each combination has it's own strengths and weaknesses. However ally colors usually have the most support. mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Allied_color

[@derponastick2661]

I got a card that says Enchanted creature has blank as long as you control a blank or blank permanent. What does that mean?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

If means that the enchantment only gives a particular bonus to the creature it is enchanting if you control a permanent (land, creature, artifact etc) which meets those requirements. Do you have a concrete example?

[@lbbutant]

regarding double strike, if the first volley kills the blocker, does the second volley hit the player?

[@shortsjim3191]

no

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

It does not. If a creature is blocked all attacks are blocked, even if the blocking creatures get's killed before the damage step (by an instant speed removal spell for instance).

[@justanotheryoutubechannel1316]

Hey David!! I really want to learn how to play magic but I need help getting cards. Would you rather recommend I go to a card shop which I don't know if I have one near me or go to a target or store that has magic cards!!

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

If you have a friend who wants to learn with you you can just go to any store which has magic cards and get two duel decks to play against each other. If you don't then we recommend you go to a card shop and ask if there is a time when other come to play and if anyone can teach you, you can get a deck at that shop too.

[@justanotheryoutubechannel1316]

Also! I do have a friend who plays I was wondering if i should try with his cards cause i don't know if magic will be to complicated for me?? what should i do?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

First play with his/her collection. Once you know what you like you can buy those cards ;).

[@justanotheryoutubechannel1316]

Thank You, David! Today I went to a card store and got a free welcome deck I have practiced with my family and I am getting to know the game better because of you I thank you so much!

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

No need to thank me! We are just happy you are getting to know this wonderful game ;). - David

[@limboontian1146]

and david what happens if a creature as negative power like -2/4 i get confused does it deal damage to itself or it dosent deal damage

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Negative power means it simply deals no damage. So a -2/4 creature is equivalent to a 0/4 creature.

[@MrWubly]

+Budget MTG Decks they couldn't write 0 xD

[@cotton9907]

first strike only applies when the creature that have it is the attacker? or it applies both times? attacking and blocking?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

It applies to combat +Kenneth Ulises Reyes Castelán. Combat is both attacking and blocking.

[@extrememark13]

+TheEnigmaCode37 No, he had attacked with it in part 2. When a creature attacks it becomes tapped(so it can't block) until your next turn.

[@extrememark13]

***** Happy to hear. Mtg is a great game but people may find it quite complex at the beginning..

[@limboontian1146]

and another static abiltiy here missing is hexproof any creature or enchantment is immune to spells u missing 2 abilties devoid and hexproof

[@dragonking2192]

what if I attack with a creature with first strike and the opponent blocks with a creature with first strike?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Then they both deal damage to each other at the same time. The same as if two creatures without first strike deal damage to each other.

[@kryptoxeen5261]

What is annihilator?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Annihilator abilities trigger and resolve during the declare attackers step. The defending player chooses and sacrifices the required number of permanents before he or she declares blockers. Any creatures sacrificed this way won't be able to block.

[@mihosenpai4149]

Hi started playing again! But what is menace? I think its a new static abilities

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

It sure is. Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

[@mihosenpai4149]

Budget MTG Decks So what does it mean? Because i cant really understand the format a bit :

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

A creature with menace can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. So it can't be blocked by a single creature.

[@josephattard3225]

does a creature with vigiliance get tapped when blocks

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

No it does not +reginald parks

[@reverseewegaming658]

am i allowed to mix 2 different types of editions together in 1 deck??

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Yes you can, the "Format" you are playing determines exactly which editions are legal. Examples of formats are, Standard, Modern, Commander (also known as EDH).

[@reverseewegaming658]

You are? Great! thx the this really helped

[@Cabbrickk]

If I attack with a creature with 3 power who possesses the ability Lifelink who gets blocked by a creature with 2 toughness, will I gain 2 life equal to the blocking creature's toughness or 3 life equal to the attacking creature's power?

[@t_susanoo9352]

3

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Lifegain is always determined by the creatures power (the one with lifelink).

[@CandyCakes1231]

What about if a creature with Deathtouch goes up against a card like Stuffy Doll?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Stuffy Doll will receive the damage, deal it to the chosen player and survive as indestructible creatures can't be killed by deathtouch.

[@limboontian1146]

i think itsmissing 1 more static ability it is devoid the creature or spell does not have a colour

[@rozco88]

Yeah affinity kill

[@samuelgarces2226]

What is *Regenerate* ?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Regeneration is a replacement effect which means: "The next time this permanent would be destroyed this turn, it isn't. Instead tap it, remove all damage from it, and remove it from combat."

[@ShinyP0kemonTrader]

If the card is defending, can it still use first strike? If so, and the opponent has first strike too, who strikes first?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Good question +Jared Gargus. First strike is a passive ability which means it always works, on the defense and offence. If both creatures have first strike they hit each other at the same time, just like two creatures without first strike would hit each other at the same time.

[@ShinyP0kemonTrader]

+Budget MTG Decks Alright thank you

[@N2HeroProductions]

Ok I'm a bit confused with Trample and Combat, so if the creature does not have trample and its power 4, while my toughness is 3, I wouldn't take that difference of 1 as life damage?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Correct +LifeIsARide. As long as the creature is blocked it won't do damage to you (unless it has trample).

[@N2HeroProductions]

Budget MTG Decks Thanks, guess I'm a bit too used to Yu-Gi-Oh. Is that work banned? haha. My brother came across a few thousand MTG cards and they've just been sitting in the house for a year or 2, finally trying to see what the game is about. From what I've learned I might not like it as much. I'm trying a Green/White gain life / mana / attack points deck. Sadly it seems my brothers Red/Black burn deck is draining my LP quicker then I can gain them. xD

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Well there you have it, if your brother is beating you the game will suck :P. As soon as you start beating your brother you will see the true joy of this game XD. All kidding aside, if you want really balanced decks to play against each other, look into our "Duel Decks" series on our channel.

[@bobbyshirk6857]

What if my opponent attacks with a 6/5 creature with trample and i block with a 1/1 creature with deathtouch. What happens?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

You take 5 damage and both creatures die +Bobby Shirk.

[@bobbyshirk6857]

ok thanks

[@Hyrulerr]

Does first strike work the same way if the creature with first strike is blocking?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Yes, attacking or blocking makes no difference.

[@simbobcrafts4843]

Budget MTG Decks what if it is against another first strike? Do they just follow normal rules?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Yeah then they hit each other at the same time, just like regular damage.

[@Quiet_Tourist]

These videos are awesome...but that intro music makes me wants to put down the cards and fist fight.

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Then we have achieved our mission...

[@gloriouspsyduck3463]

How does delirium work?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Delirium is activated once you have 4 different card types in your graveyard. A card type is: Creature, Instant, Sorcery, Land, Planeswalker, Enchantment or Artifact.

[@xXDani6540Xx]

How is double strike damage dealt?

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

Double strike is basically two separate attacks. One First Strike and one Regular Strike (which is what creatures normally do).

[@steve8056]

What about double strike

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

This video does not tackle all static abilities available (there are too many). Double strike is simply First strike and regular strike together.

[@Imperialspy]

Let's say I'm blocking with Child of Night do I get 2 half even tho I just blocked

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

If you blocked with Child of Night you take no damage (unless from a trampling creature) and gain 2 life.

[@Imperialspy]

So unless I block with child of night and it dies from blocking I gain two life

[@BudgetMTGDecks]

As long as Child of Night does damage, you gain life (regardless of whether she dies or not).