Removing attacking creature from combat

Asked by Sukuren 4 years ago

If I tap Spires of Orazca to remove an attacking creature, let's say my opponent swings The Ur-Dragon at me, does my opponent still get to draw a card and put a permanent onto the battlefield?

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

Yes, "attacks" triggers happen when an attack is declared that matches the trigger condition. The Ur-Dragon has to be declared as an attacker before it is in combat to be removed from combat. Once a trigger has triggered it goes on the stack the next time a player would receive priority. It doesn't matter if the game state has changed so that the trigger event is no longer true.

(Though in this case that last part doesn't matter since the trigger will be on the stack before you even have an opportunity to activate Spires of Orazca )

November 2, 2019 9:35 a.m.