MTG Rules / Mechanics / Double Strike
Keyword Ability

Double Strike

If it is still in combat when each damage step happens, a creature with double strike deals damage in the first-strike step and again in the regular step. This can let it damage a blocker before that blocker deals its own combat damage.

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  • Rule 702.4

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