Suki, Kyoshi CaptainHow it works & interactions with other cards

Boosting the Frontline

Suki, Kyoshi Captain has two primary roles. First, she provides a continuous +1/+1 bonus to other Warriors you control. This is a static ability that does not use the stack and is always active as long as Suki is on the battlefield. Note that Suki herself does not receive this bonus because the text specifies 'other Warriors'.

Activating Double Strike

Her second ability costs {3}{W} and gives all attacking Warriors you control double strike until end of turn. Because this ability specifies 'attacking Warriors,' you can only activate it during the combat phase after attackers have been legally declared. If you activate this during your main phase, it will have no effect since no creatures are 'attacking' yet.

Timing and Strategy

To maximize Suki's potential, you should wait until after your opponent has declared blockers or passed their priority during the declare attackers step. As long as you activate the ability before the first strike damage step begins, your Warriors will deal damage twice. This makes combat math incredibly difficult for your opponent.

Common Mistakes

A common error is assuming Suki's activated ability is a triggered ability. It is an activated ability that you must pay mana for; it does not happen automatically when you attack. Additionally, remember that the double strike only applies to creatures that are currently Warriors. If a creature loses the Warrior type after the ability resolves, it will still keep double strike until the end of the turn because the set of affected creatures is determined at the moment of resolution.

Interaction examples

The Throne's Influence

Roaming Throne

If you choose 'Warrior' as Roaming Throne enters the battlefield, it becomes a Warrior. Because Suki has a static ability (+1/+1) and an activated ability (double strike), Roaming Throne's triggered ability doubling does not affect Suki. However, Roaming Throne will still receive the +1/+1 bonus from Suki and will gain double strike if you activate Suki's ability while Roaming Throne is attacking.

Non-Warrior Interactions

Solemn Simulacrum

When you attack with both Suki and Solemn Simulacrum, activating Suki's ability for {3}{W} will only grant double strike to Suki. Since Solemn Simulacrum is a Golem and not a Warrior, it does not receive the +1/+1 passive bonus nor the double strike benefit, even if it is attacking alongside Suki.