Rule 302.4 · Creatures

Power and toughness are characteristics only creatures have.

Subrules

302.4a

A creature’s power is the amount of damage it deals in combat.

302.4b

A creature’s toughness is the amount of damage needed to destroy it.

302.4c

To determine a creature’s power and toughness, start with the numbers printed in its lower right corner, then apply any applicable continuous effects. (See rule 613, “Interaction of Continuous Effects.”)

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