Backbone
Backbone | |
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Keyword Ability | |
Type | Static |
Introduced | MTG Arena |
Last Used | MTG Arena |
Reminder Text | Backbone (This creature assigns combat damage equal to its toughness instead of its power.) |
Statistics |
10 cards |
Scryfall Search | |
oracle:"Backbone" |
Backbone is a MTG Arena-specific keyword ability that causes creatures to deal damage based on their toughness.
History[edit | edit source]
Backbone was introduced in the March 12, 2020 Game Update (1.06.00.00).[1] According to Matt Tabak, the term will not be appearing on printed Magic cards now or in the foreseeable future.[2]
Cards granting backbone[edit | edit source]
- Arcades, the Strategist
- Assault Formation
- Belligerent Brontodon
- Doran, the Siege Tower
- Gauntlets of Light
- High Alert
- Huatli, the Sun's Heart
- Solid Footing
- Treefolk Umbra
- Weight Advantage
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ MTG Arenea Admin (March 12, 2020). "MAR 12 - 1.06.00.00 Game Update". MTGArena.com.
- ↑ "New" keyword for Ikoria?. Reddit (March 12, 2020).