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Alright we start off after the declare blockers step. In response to declaring blockers Player 1 casts naturalize on Snake Umbra which destroys it. Priority is then passed to Player 2 and he has the chance to counter the spell or cast an instant or activate an ability of his own.

Now the First Strike step happens and the Oracle (a 4/4 due to the umbra) takes 3 damage from the Shepherd which is now a 3/3 because its umbra was naturalized before this step occured. Following this the normal damage step happens and the Oracle deals a lethal 4 damage to the Shepherd.

Between the two damage steps there's also another chance for each player to cast instants or activate abilities, which is something to watch out for since a first striker can deal damage that can then be pushed over the lethal-limit by a quick Bolt.

thank you very much.

[QUOTE=Shadowex3]Between the two damage steps there's also another chance for each player to cast instants or activate abilities, which is something to watch out for since a first striker can deal damage that can then be pushed over the lethal-limit by a quick Bolt.[/QUOTE]

Really?!?! I didn't realise that there is a chance for instants to be cast between first strike damage dealing and the normal damage dealing steps.

Neither did I until I read the rules to doublecheck while answering this.

That's interesting and good to know. This knowledge could come in useful in the future.