In a 1v1 match if a goaded creature attack me, Does Firkraag, Cunning Instigator's second ability trigger. Thanks in advance.
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For purposes of Firkraag's second ability, a creature "had to attack" this combat if "one or more effects were requiring that creature to attack at the time attackers were declared in that combat" (C.R. 506.6). This includes being required to "attack each combat if able", including as part of being goaded (C.R. 701.38b).
All true, but misleading for OP's question. The ability would indeed trigger if it was worded "whenever a creature deals combat damage to a player", but that isn't the case.
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