Backup

Keywords · intermediate

Backup N strengthens a creature and can share abilities. It reads "Backup N."

How it works

• When a creature with backup enters the battlefield, put N +1/+1 counters on target creature.
• If you choose a creature other than the backup creature itself, that creature also gains the backup creature's other abilities until end of turn.

Rules notes

• Pointing backup at another creature lends it keyword abilities such as flying or trample for the turn, plus the counters.
• Pointing backup at the backup creature itself only gives the counters.

Rule reference

[702.165]