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Can you block 2 creatures with 1 mtg?

For each attacking creature you can choose one or more of your creatures to block it. A creature can't block more than one attacking creature at a time outside of some very particular circumstances. This process is known as “declaring blockers.”
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Can a creature block menace if it can block 2 creatures?

So what is menace? A creature with menace can't be blocked by just one creature during combat. This means that if you swing at your opponent with a creature with menace, they'll have to block using two or more creatures to deal with the incoming attack.
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Can you double block in magic?

If you attack, your opponent can just double (or triple) block, and the result will be the same as if your creature didn't have first strike: you will trade with one of the creatures.
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Can you stack blockers on MTG?

to block each creature in a stack, select your blockers, then click on the number above an enemy stack. You will block as many of the creatures in the stack as you can.
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How many creatures can you block with one card?

By default, each blocking creature can only block one attacking creature. Some creatures have a mechanic that allows them to block extra creatures (This creature can block an additional N creatures each combat.). This mechanic used to be primary in white and green.
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Can You Block with Multiple Creatures? ┃ Magic the Gathering ┃ Magic for Beginners

What happens when you block with 2 creatures?

If multiple creatures block the same attacker, the attacking player orders those blockers to show which is first in line for that attacker's damage, which is second, and so on. This is all part of the "declare blockers" action.
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How many creatures can you block with in MTG?

There is normally no limit on how many creatures can block each combat nor is there a limit on how many creatures can block a specific attacker. Some cards may change this by saying creatures can only be blocked by one creature, but the default is "no limit".
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Can you block double strike with two creatures?

Double Strike Blocker vs Attackers

If a double strike blocker kills the creature it's blocking with first strike damage, it can't then block another creature again that same combat. Blockers are assigned at the start of combat. They can't change halfway through.
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Does first strike apply to multiple blockers?

Does First Strike Work on Multiple Blockers? It sure does. The attacking creature may divide its damage among all declared blockers.
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Can you assign all damage to one blocker MTG?

If exactly one creature is blocking it, it assigns all its combat damage to that creature. If two or more creatures are blocking it, it assigns its combat damage to those creatures according to the damage assignment order announced for it. This may allow the blocked creature to divide its combat damage.
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Does Deathtouch work when blocking?

Deathtouch works on attacking, blocking, and fighting effects. Basically anytime a deathtouch creature deals damage, deathtouch works.
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Can you have 2 of the same creature in deck Magic?

Yes. As long as it's to a creature that is a valid target, you can equip it as many times as your heart desires.
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Can two creatures with protection block each other?

Nope. Creatures with 'protection from X' cannot be blocked by anything with characteristic X.
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What happens if you block with a creature and then sacrifice it?

If sacrifice a blocker, it will do no damage (as it is no longer on the battlefield) but the creature it is blocking is still blocked.
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Can you block with a creature and then sacrifice it?

#1. Yes you can do that. You can sacrifice a creature that has been assigned to block an attacking creature and then before combat damage is dealt, sacrifice it using Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord 's activated ability.
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Does first strike beat Deathtouch?

Creatures with deathtouch deal damage during the regular combat damage step. Fortunately, if you block a creature with deathtouch with a creature with first strike or double strike, your creature will deal damage during the first strike damage step, before the deathtouch creature can return fire.
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Can you block a creature with multiple creatures?

If its blocking exactly one creature, it assigns all its combat damage to that creature. If its blocking two or more creatures, it assigns its combat damage to those creatures according to the damage assignment order announced for it. This may allow the blocking creature to divide its combat damage.
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Can you block double strike?

Double Strike means that the creature deals both First-strike and regular combat damage. It doesn't matter whether it's blocked or not. Do note, however, that if a creature with double strike is blocked it won't deal damage to the player, even if the first strike damage kills the blocker (unless it has Trample).
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What happens if both creatures have first strike?

Whenever a creature with first strike is involved in combat, a first strike step is created within the damage step. Both creatures will deal damage to each other during the first strike step, but not during the regular damage step. Neither dies.
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What happens if you give a creature double strike twice?

Yes. Double strike makes your creature deal damage once as if it had first strike and then again during the regular damage step. This means that when hitting either a creature, a player, or a planeswalker, they're dealt damage equal to the creature's power twice.
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Does double strike count as first strike?

Rulings. Double strike isn't first strike. Effects that make a creature lose first strike won't make it lose double strike. Creatures with double strike and creatures with first strike deal combat damage in the first combat damage step.
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Can you hold more than 7 cards in MTG?

Each player has a maximum hand size, which is normally seven cards. A player may have any number of cards in their hand, but as part of their cleanup step, the player must discard excess cards down to the maximum hand size.
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How many MTG cards is too many?

Most formats don't have a maximum card limit, but for most formats the minimum card limit is 60 and most people choose to have 60 card decks unless there is a very good reason not to.
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Can instants be played after blockers are declared?

Yes, he can play those instants after you declined to block. That's one of the most useful things to do with instant spells, and is done a lot after blockers are announced. Keep in mind about the stacking: if he stacks an instant on top of yours, it may well counteract what you're trying to do.
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