If the second target creature can’t block the first target creature for any reason (such as being tapped), then it doesn’t block. If there’s a cost associated with having it block the creature, the player isn’t forced to pay that cost, so it doesn’t have to block in that case either. That creature is free to block another creature or to not block at all.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #166
Monstrous Step
iko·#166·uncommon·nonfoil
Illus. Chris Seaman
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wishlisted
Apr '20
6 yr ago
Value
$0.10+$0 (+66.7%)
30 days high $0.10 · low $0.06
Volatility · high
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
EUR€0.08USD$0.10TIX
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #23,008 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Sorcery
Target creature gets +7/+7 until end of turn. Up to one other target creature blocks it this turn if able.
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Life is best taken one step at a time.
Legalities
tlrnot legal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 3
wotc
wotc
Creatures other than the second target creature may still block the first target creature if able.
wotc
If a creature is required to block a creature with menace, another creature must also block that creature if able. If none can, the creature that’s required to block can block another creature or not block at all.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Chris Seaman
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