Combat rules answer

My 2/2 double striker blocked their 2/2 first striker — who dies?

Answer

Both creatures die. The engine puts each creature in its owner's graveyard and leaves neither on the battlefield.

Why

With these stats and abilities, neither creature survives the combat.

The resolved board has both creatures in their owners' graveyards.

Rules: 510.4, 702.4b, 702.7b, 704.5g

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