Null Group Biological AssetsHow it works & interactions with other cards

Offensive Advantage

While it is your turn, Null Group Biological Assets has first strike. This means it deals combat damage before creatures without first strike or double strike. Because this ability is tied to whose turn it is, the creature loses first strike on your opponents' turns, making it a much more effective attacker than a blocker.

Filtering Your Hand

The second ability is a triggered ability that triggers whenever Null Group Biological Assets attacks. As the ability resolves, you choose whether or not to discard a card. If you do discard, you then draw a card. This 'rummaging' effect happens after attackers are declared but before blockers are chosen or damage is dealt.

Common Mistakes

Players often forget that the discard is optional; you only draw if you actually discard a card. Additionally, remember that the first strike ability is strictly tied to your turn. If an opponent forces this creature to block on their turn via a lure effect, it will not have first strike.

Strategic Timing

Since the draw happens during the declare attackers step, you can use the newly drawn card during the same combat phase. This is especially useful for finding combat tricks or removal spells to clear the way for the rest of your attacking force.

Interaction examples

Double Rummage with Roaming Throne

Roaming Throne

If you control Roaming Throne and chose 'Mutant' or 'Mercenary' as it entered, Null Group Biological Assets' attack ability triggers twice. You can discard a card to draw a card, and then do it again for the second trigger, potentially cycling two cards in one combat.

Aggressive Card Cycling

Solemn Simulacrum

When Null Group Biological Assets attacks, you can discard a card you no longer need, such as an extra land fetched earlier by Solemn Simulacrum. Because it is your turn, the Assets will deal first strike damage, potentially destroying a blocker before it can even strike back.