Vigilance

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A creature with vigilance doesn't tap when attacking.

How it works

• Normally, attacking creatures tap as the cost of being declared as attackers. Vigilance skips that step.
• A vigilant creature can attack and still block on the next opponent's turn.
• It can also still use tap abilities (e.g. "{T}: add {G}") even while attacking, since it's not tapped.

Common interactions

• Pairs naturally with auras and equipment that grant tap abilities.
• Combines well with creatures that have powerful "while attacking" triggers, since the creature can still serve defense duty.

Rule reference

[702.20]