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so more generally, are creatures considered attacking immediately when they are declared attackers, do their triggers need to resolve first (step change), or something else

Gerrards Verdict Youll usually pay three mana to make your opponent discard two cards, so its a discount

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There's a reason the old adage is "Bolt the Bird" rather than "Pacify the Elf." On top of this are more layers, usually also downsides: PacifismPacifism is vulnerable to a DisenchantDisenchant effect drawn at any point during the game, the creature's controller can bounce it back to their hand, and they can still use it to power some spells like Rabid BiteRabid Bite, or to sacrifice to cards like Village RitesVillage Rites

Creature Squirrel Noble Other Squirrels you control get +1/+1