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    Enchantment — Aura

    Coercive Impetus

    Illustrated by Kieran Yanner

    EDHREC Rank #7,035
    Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and is goaded. (It attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever enchanted creature attacks, you draw a card and lose 1 life.

    Rulings (5)

    If the creature doesn't meet any of the above exceptions and can attack, it must attack a player other than the controller of the spell or ability that goaded it if able. If the creature can't attack any of those players but could otherwise attack, it must attack a planeswalker an opponent controls, a battle an opponent protects, or the player that goaded it.

    Mar 20, 2026

    If a creature you control has been goaded by multiple opponents, it must attack one of your opponents that hasn't goaded it, as that fulfills the maximum number of goad requirements. If a creature you control has been goaded by each of your opponents, the creature must attack an opponent (rather than a planeswalker or battle), but you choose which opponent it attacks.

    Mar 20, 2026

    Attacking with a goaded creature doesn't cause it to stop being goaded. If there is an additional combat phase that turn, or if another player gains control of it before it stops being goaded, it must attack again if able.

    Mar 20, 2026

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    Printings (2)

    Coercive Impetus — Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
    SOC#24$0.32
    Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
    Coercive Impetus — Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
    SOC#74$0.56
    Secrets of Strixhaven Commander