Meanings
- uncountablecollectible card gamesThe inability of a creature to attack or use certain abilities during the turn when it comes into play.
The Factory may not be tapped to increase its own toughness if it suffers from summoning sickness.
1997, George H. Baxter, Baxter on Magic: A Guide to Proper Playing Techniques for Magic: The Gathering, page 222 more examples
Many times creatures with summoning sickness will not get an opportunity to be used before they are destroyed.
1995, Charles Wolfe, Deep Magic: Advanced Strategies for Experienced Players of Magic: The Gathering, page 44Perhaps the niftiest card in Duel Masters: Sempai Legends, Diamond Cutter enables all blockers to attack and cancels the effects of summoning sickness
2004, Mike Searle, Duel Masters: Sempai Legends: Prima Official Game GuideSynonyms: jet lag
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe inability of a creature to attack or use certain abilities during the turn when it comes into play.
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summoning sickness. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/summoning%20sickness
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