Would Shriekgeist ability activate when played with Quicksilver Dagger?
Asked by SprkySprkyBoomMan 4 years ago
When you tap Shriekgeist to do 1 damage via Quicksilver Dagger , would that activate Shriekgeist’s ability to discard 2 cards from their library?
Gidgetimer says... #3
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veritablecvn says... Accepted answer #1
No, using Quicksilver Dagger 's ability will not trigger Shriekgeist 's ability. Shriekgeist specifically mentions combat damage and not just any damage.
Section 120 of the comprehensive rules discusses damage:
120.2. Any object can deal damage.
120.2a Damage may be dealt as a result of combat. Each attacking and blocking creature deals combat damage equal to its power during the combat damage step.
120.2b Damage may be dealt as an effect of a spell or ability. The spell or ability will specify which object deals that damage.
Hope this helps!
October 13, 2019 8:49 a.m.