When can you play instants in combat?

You can cast instant spells any time you have priority, including after attackers are declared and before blockers are declared (C.R. 116.1a, 508.2, 116.3d).

Do instants count as combat damage?

Damage dealt by a spell or ability is not combat damage.

When can instants be used?

Instants are the only card type in Magic, something unique to it compared to other card games, to have no timing restrictions. They can be played at any time one has priority, including during other player’s turns and while another spell or ability is waiting to resolve.

When can I cast spells during combat?

At the beginning of the Combat Damage step, combat damage is assigned and dealt. When that’s done, both players can cast spells and activate abilities. During the End of Combat step, both players can cast spells and activate abilities.

Can you use instants during combat?

Instants are spells that can be cast at any time, even during your opponent’s turn or during combat. Like sorceries, instants have a one-time effect, and then you put them into your graveyard.

Is ram through combat damage?

If either creature is an illegal target as Ram Through tries to resolve, the creature you control won’t deal damage to any creature or player. Excess damage caused by a spell or ability is similar to how combat damage from a creature with trample is handled.

Can you play instants during untap phase?

No player receives priority during the untap step, meaning that no cards or abilities can be played at that time. During the upkeep and draw steps, however, players can cast instants and activate abilities as normal.

Does summoning sickness affect abilities?

It doesn’t. Summoning sickness means a creature cannot attack or tap for abilities that have the tap symbol in their costs. Everything else is fair game.