Lairwatch Giant — ruling 1

Lairwatch Giant’s second ability triggers if it blocks at least two creatures when blockers are declared. It will also trigger if it blocks fewer than two creatures when blockers are declared and effects then cause it to block more creatures. However, if Lairwatch Giant is already blocking two or more creatures, and effects then cause it to block more creatures, the ability won’t trigger again.

Lairwatch Giant : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Lairwatch Giant is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

This creature can block an additional creature each combat. Whenever this creature blocks two or more creatures, it gains first strike until end of turn.

How it works : Lairwatch Giant

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1October 1, 2007· Wizards of the Coast
Lairwatch Giant’s second ability triggers if it blocks at least two creatures when blockers are declared. It will also trigger if it blocks fewer than two creatures when blockers are declared and effects then cause it to block more creatures. However, if Lairwatch Giant is already blocking two or more creatures, and effects then cause it to block more creatures, the ability won’t trigger again.
No other card is named in this ruling.