Melee

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Melee rewards attacking many opponents at once. Whenever a creature with melee attacks, it gets +1/+1 until end of turn for each opponent you attacked this combat.

How it works

• Count the opponents you declared attackers against this combat. The melee creature gets +1/+1 for each.
• In a one-on-one game, melee is always +1/+1. In multiplayer Commander, spreading attackers across the table makes melee creatures much bigger.

Rules notes

• It counts opponents attacked, not creatures attacking. Sending five creatures at one player still only counts as one opponent.
• The bonus is locked in when attackers are declared.

Rule reference

[702.121]