RaidAn ability word has no rules meaning of its own. It groups abilities with similar themes; the text following it explains this card’s effect. (CR 207.2c) — This creature enters with a +1/+1
counterTo counter a spell or ability is to cancel it: remove it from the stack without resolving it. A counter on an object or player is instead a marker that changes characteristics or interacts with rules or abilities; for example, a +1/+1 counter modifies a creature’s power and toughness. (CR 701.6; 122.1) on it if you attacked this turn.
Whenever this creature attacks,
createTo create one or more tokens with certain characteristics, put the specified number of tokens with the specified characteristics onto the battlefield.
If a replacement effect applies to a token being created, that effect applies before considering any continuous effects that will modify the characteristics of that token. If a replacement effect applies to a token entering the battlefield, that effect applies after considering any continuous effects that will modify the characteristics of that token.
Previously, an effect that created tokens instructed a player to “put [those tokens] onto the battlefield.” Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now “create” those tokens. (CR 701.7) a 2/2 red Soldier creature token with
firebendingFirebending is a triggered ability. “Firebending N” means “Whenever this creature attacks, add N . Until end of combat, you don’t lose this mana as steps and phases end.”
An ability that triggers whenever a player firebends triggers whenever a firebending ability they control resolves. (CR 702.189) 1. (Whenever it attacks, add
. This mana lasts until end of combat.)