-1/-1 and regeneration

Asked by Drakrhal 12 years ago

Ok, so let's say I have a 2/2 with regeneration on the field and choose to block a creature. Then my opponent uses Rix Maadi Guildmage to give my creature -2/-2, essentially killing it. Can I regenerate this, and does the -2/-2 persist if I do?

hunter9000 says... #1

No, regenerate only prevents destroy effects, and dying to 0 toughness isn't a destroy effect.

January 9, 2013 8:50 p.m.

Wahammy says... Accepted answer #2

Regeneration's reminder text states: "The next time this permanent would be destroyed this turn, it isn't. Instead tap it, remove all damage from it, and remove it from combat."

The -1/-1 from the guildmage isn't damage thus it can't be removed; this leaves your creature with 0 toughness and is put into the graveyard.

January 9, 2013 9:13 p.m.