First strike Rule 702.7 Glossary

A keyword ability that lets a creature deal its combat damage before other creatures. See rule 702.7, “First Strike.”

Rulings (1)

January 22, 2011 Wizards of the Coast
If a creature with first strike deals damage in the first combat damage step, but then loses first strike before regular combat damage, it won't deal combat damage a second time (unless it also has double strike).

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