Does changing the target of a spell change the source?
Asked by nickiru 9 years ago
If I Swerve a Lightning Bolt from me to Phyrexian Obliterator , does the source of the damage change to me; as the controller? Or is the spell that originally started the damage still make the opponant the source thus making phyx obliterator make the opponent sac permanents?
GreatSword says... #2
I should also add that a "source" in this context is an object that deals damage. A player is not a source, rather he is the controller of that source.
August 17, 2014 8:39 p.m.
That makes logical sense and concluded my little debate with my game here; thanks.
But just for me, do you know of a specific rule that states this? I'm a rules kinda guy :D
August 17, 2014 8:46 p.m.
GreatSword says... Accepted answer #4
Not sure exactly what rule you need exactly. Cards only do what's printed on them. If Swerve changed the controller of the spell, it would say so, like in Commandeer .
August 17, 2014 9:05 p.m.
Hmmm, that works. When another card specifies something, whereas the first card doesn't, then the controller isn't changed or modified. Thanks.
GreatSword says... #1
Swerve just changes the target of the spell; it doesn't change who controls the affected spell. Your opponent is still the controller of the Lightning Bolt . In the above situation, your opponent will have to sacrifice 3 permanents per Phyrexian Obliterator 's triggered ability.
August 17, 2014 8:36 p.m.