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[ { "content": "What is a Transform card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Double-sided cards with two unique faces. These cards can 'transform' during gameplay, flipping to reveal a different face.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Modal DFC?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Double-sided, but instead of transforming, players choose one face to play initially, often offering options like a creature or a land.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is an Adventure card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cards with a split 'Adventure' option in the lower left, allowing a spell to be cast first before the main creature is played.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Split card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Single-sided cards divided horizontally, with two spells or effects. Players choose one to play.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Saga card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Vertical storytelling format with sequential 'chapters' that trigger effects each turn.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Reversible card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cards with gameplay options on either side, like Modal DFCs, but not intended to transform.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is an Aftermath card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cards split horizontally, allowing one spell to be cast first and another 'aftermath' spell later from the graveyard.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Flip card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Single-sided cards with an upside-down second face on the bottom half, which is turned 180 degrees to activate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Mutate card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Standard creature cards with 'mutate' options, allowing them to be merged with other creatures on the battlefield.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Leveler card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Single-sided card with a leveling mechanic, where players pay to 'level up,' enhancing power and abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Class card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Enchantment cards representing D&D classes, where players pay to progress through 'levels' for added effects.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Prototype card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cards with an alternate casting cost and effect, offering a less powerful but cheaper version to be cast.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Meld card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Two specific cards that combine to form a larger, single powerful card.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Case card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No specific MTG card type currently; this may refer to packaging or card storage terminology.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I declare attackers and my opponent taps them before blockers are declared, do they still attack?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, once attackers are declared, tapping them does not remove them from combat. They still attack, but if tapped, they can’t be used to activate abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can I cast an instant spell after my opponent draws a card but before they play a land?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, you can cast instants or activate abilities during their Draw Step or at the beginning of their Main Phase 1 before they play a land.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I have a creature with 'First Strike' and my opponent's creature has 'Deathtouch' what happens?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your creature deals damage first in the First Strike Damage Step. If it destroys the opposing creature, that creature will not get to deal damage back.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My opponent attacks with two creatures. Can I tap one of them with an ability after they declare attackers?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, once attackers are declared, they are already tapped. You must tap potential attackers during the Beginning of Combat Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What happens if a creature with 'Trample' is blocked by a creature with less toughness than its power?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The excess damage can be assigned to the defending player or planeswalker. The attacker chooses how much damage goes to the blocker and how much tramples over.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can I play a land during my opponent’s turn using a flash ability?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, you can only play lands during your own Main Phase when the stack is empty, even if you have cards with flash.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I activate an ability that draws me cards and I draw a card with Flash, can I play it right away?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, you can play a card with Flash at any time you could play an instant, even during your opponent’s turn.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I have a creature with hexproof, can I target it with my own spells?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, hexproof only prevents opponents from targeting it. You can target your own hexproof creature with your spells or abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My opponent activates an ability in my Upkeep Step. Can I cast a spell in response?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, you can respond to the activation by casting instants or activating abilities. The stack resolves from top to bottom.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can I cast a creature during my Draw Step if I have a card with “Flash”?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, because “Flash” allows you to cast a creature as if it were an instant, including during your Draw Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My opponent attacks me, and I flash in a creature. Can it block?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, if you flash in the creature during the Beginning of Combat Step or Declare Attackers Step, it can block in the Declare Blockers Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If my opponent uses a spell to exile my creature and I have an ability to sacrifice it, what happens?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can respond by sacrificing the creature, and it will go to the graveyard instead of being exiled.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can a creature that enters the battlefield tapped still be declared as a blocker?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, a creature must be untapped to be declared as a blocker.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I have two abilities that trigger at the beginning of combat, which resolves first?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You choose the order in which your triggered abilities go on the stack and resolve.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can a creature with 'Defender' still attack if an ability removes 'Defender'?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, if the ability removes 'Defender', the creature can attack.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My opponent passes their turn without attacking. Can I use an instant during their End Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, you can cast instants or activate abilities during their End Step, after they pass priority.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can I cast a spell before my opponent draws on their turn?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, the first opportunity to cast a spell on their turn is after their Draw Step starts, not before they draw.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If I declare an attacker and my opponent flashes in a blocker, what can I do?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can respond to the blocker entering the battlefield with instants or abilities before the Declare Blockers Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can a creature with summoning sickness be tapped for mana if it has an ability to do so?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, summoning sickness only prevents attacking or using abilities with the tap symbol. Mana abilities can still be used.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "If a card gives all my creatures 'Vigilance', can they still tap to activate abilities?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, Vigilance only prevents creatures from tapping when attacking. They can still tap for abilities as normal.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the main phases in a turn of Magic: The Gathering?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The phases are: Beginning Phase, Main Phase 1, Combat Phase, Main Phase 2, and Ending Phase.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What happens during the Beginning Phase?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It consists of three steps: Untap Step (untap all your permanents), Upkeep Step (trigger abilities), and Draw Step (draw a card).", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can players cast spells during the Untap Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, players cannot cast spells or activate abilities during the Untap Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the Upkeep Step used for?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It's a step where triggered abilities occur, and players can cast instants or activate abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you draw multiple cards during the Draw Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Only one card is drawn naturally during the Draw Step unless effects or abilities cause more draws.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "When can you play lands during a turn?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lands can be played during Main Phase 1 or Main Phase 2, as long as the stack is empty.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the difference between Main Phase 1 and Main Phase 2?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They function identically, but Main Phase 1 is before combat, and Main Phase 2 is after combat.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "When can creatures attack?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Creatures can attack during the Combat Phase, specifically during the Declare Attackers Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the steps in the Combat Phase?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Combat Phase has five steps: Beginning of Combat, Declare Attackers, Declare Blockers, Combat Damage, and End of Combat.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can players cast spells during the Declare Attackers Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, after attackers are declared, both players get priority to cast instants or activate abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "How does the Declare Blockers Step work?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The defending player assigns blockers. After blockers are declared, both players can cast instants or activate abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can blocked creatures still deal damage to the defending player?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, blocked creatures deal damage to the creatures blocking them unless they have trample or another ability allowing them to bypass blockers.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What happens during the Combat Damage Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Creatures deal damage simultaneously. Damage assignment depends on whether creatures are blocked, unblocked, or have special abilities.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can creatures be tapped for mana during combat?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, creatures can be tapped for mana or other abilities during combat, as long as the ability allows it.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What happens if you skip your Combat Phase?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nothing special; you move directly from Main Phase 1 to Main Phase 2. Some effects may trigger if combat is skipped intentionally or unintentionally.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "When does the stack clear during a turn?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The stack clears whenever all players pass priority in succession, allowing the top spell or ability to resolve.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the Ending Phase composed of?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Ending Phase consists of the End Step and the Cleanup Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can players cast spells during the End Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, players can cast instants or activate abilities during the End Step.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What happens during the Cleanup Step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Players discard down to their maximum hand size (usually 7), and damage is removed from creatures. Players cannot cast spells unless an ability triggers.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you take actions during your opponent’s turn?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, players can cast instants or activate abilities when they have priority, usually after the opponent passes priority during phases or steps.", "role": "assistant" } ]