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How do first strike and double strike work?
The rulebook covers first strike only; forum answers agree on both keywords and no official ruling is cited.
- Magic: The Gathering rulebook · Rulebook · Common Keyword Abilities
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First strikers deal combat damage in an extra step before regular damage, so they can kill a creature before it hits back. Double strikers deal damage in both steps. Two first strikers deal damage at the same time. Neither is a triggered ability.