Does Bloodbond Vampire's triggered ability trigger before it dies?

Asked by Sinq_ 2 years ago

I'm using a Bloodbond Vampire and it's gotten 8 +1/+1 counters added to it. Since it's normally a 3/3, this should make it effectively an 11/11. My opponent wants to attack me with Titanoth Rex , which is also an 11/11 (with trample). In addition to the 11/11 Vampire, I also have a 2/1 Vampire with lifelink, Child of Night .

If I single block with Bloodbond, it should trade with the DInosaur. However, I'm wondering what happens if I double block with both vampires. If my opponent chooses to hit the Child of Night first, it will die, but the Bloodbond vampire will live, and the lifelink will cause it to gain another +1/+1 (This is a bad option for him). If my opponent chooses to hit Bloodbond first, does the lifelink on the Child of Night allow my Bloodbond Vampire to trigger its ability and gain another counter before it dies?

I'm not an expert on these interactions, but here is my understanding of the situation. Lifelink is a static ability, so I will gain life simultaneously as Child of Night does damage. However, the ability on the Bloodbond Vampire is a triggered ability, and so it does not actually trigger until combat damage is dealt. So, if the Child of Night blocks second, I will gain life from lifelink, but the Bloodbond Vampire will have already taken damage and died, and thus be unable to receive another counter and live. Is this correct?

Yesterday says... Accepted answer #1

Your understanding is correct.

June 8, 2021 2:09 p.m.