Turn Order and Speed Mechanics in Creature Battles
Speed determines whether your creature acts before damage lands, healing resolves, or debuffs stick.
Renata Szymańska
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Speed determines whether your creature acts before damage lands, healing resolves, or debuffs stick.
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