What happens when double strike is blocked?

Double Strike means that the creature deals both First-strike and regular combat damage. It doesn’t matter whether it’s blocked or not. Do note, however, that if a creature with double strike is blocked it won’t deal damage to the player, even if the first strike damage kills the blocker (unless it has Trample).

Does Double Strike apply to blocking?

Yes, double strike and first strike work while blocking. Effectively, there is a “first strike combat damage step” in which one set of double strike damage is dealt, and then a normal combat damage step, where all other combat damage is dealt.

How does double strike work in magic?

Double strike is an evergreen keyword ability that allows a creature to deal combat damage twice per combat phase – once during the first combat damage step, along with any creatures that have first strike, and again during the second combat damage step along with creatures that have neither keyword.

Does double strike deal double damage to players?

A creature with double strike will deal combat damage in BOTH the first strike and regular combat damage steps. This applies for whenever the creature is dealing combat damage to a creature, player, or planeswalker. So if it’s unblocked it will deal damage equal to double its power to the defending player or planeswalker.

Does double strike get double Lifelink?

Double strike deals damage twice, both during the first strike and non-first strike stages of combat, and Lifelink gives you life every time that creature deals damage.

Does double strike work whilst blocking?

Yes, double strike and first strike work while blocking. Effectively, there is a “first strike combat damage step” in which one set of double strike damage is dealt, and then a normal combat damage step, where all other combat damage is dealt. So whether attacking or blocking, that phase always occurs, and damage is dealt simultaneously within it.