Edit: Sounds like the limit is 2 energy per opponent per combat, except in the case of first and double strike, which triggers Pia both damage steps. Thanks Lemmy!

Original question:

I’m a bit confused on her first ability. If 3 artifact creatures did combat damage to a player, would that make 6 energy, or just 2?

It’s the “one or more” text that makes me wonder if there is a cap of 2 energy per combat. Hoping not since I want to make an energy commander deck with her.

  • morgunkornEnglish
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    17 hours ago

    If combat damage is dealt at the same time by one or several artifact creatures, then the ability triggers once (you get 2 energy).

    If artifact creatures with first/double strike are attacking, you will get a trigger for the first time combat damage is dealt by the first/double strikers, and a second trigger happens for the other artifact creatures and the second times double strikers deal damage (you get a total of 4 energy).

    From the Comprehensive Rules:

    510.4. If at least one attacking or blocking creature has first strike (see rule 702.7) or double strike (see rule 702.4) as the combat damage step begins, the only creatures that assign combat damage in that step are those with first strike or double strike. After that step, instead of proceeding to the end of combat step, the phase gets a second combat damage step. The only creatures that assign combat damage in that step are the remaining attackers and blockers that had neither first strike nor double strike as the first combat damage step began, as well as the remaining attackers and blockers that currently have double strike. After that step, the phase proceeds to the end of combat step.

    Source: https://antifandom.com/mtg/wiki/Combat_damage_step