Choosing to discard Loxodon Smiter
Asked by Druaself 12 years ago
What if someone casts Undercity Plague on you and you choose to discard Loxodon Smiter . Does he still come out into play cause the opponent isn't forcing you to discard that card you are still choosing it even if you have other cards in your hand.
Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #2
Loxodon Smiter checks who controls the spell or ability that would cause it to be discarded. If an opponent controls the spell or ability, then Loxodon Smiter 's replacement effect will cause Loxodon Smiter to be put onto the battlefield instead of into the graveyard. It doesn't matter whether or not your opponent was actually the one to choose the card to be discarded. Since he or she controls Undercity Plague , you will get your Loxodon Smiter .
JMANNO33O says... #1
The key word here is causes. Undercity Plague is indirectly causing Loxodon Smiter to be discarded. He will be put on the battlefield.Even though you aren't being forced to discard him, he is still being discarded as a result of a spell/ability an opponent controls.
February 5, 2013 7:23 p.m.