Does Mutiny work on creatures with deathtouch?

Asked by JoanieBall 5 years ago

If I play Mutiny and target my opponent’s creature (that has deathtouch) does deathtouch still kill the creature? Because the wording on the card says “ deals damage equal to its power to another target creature” that makes it sound like I only can use the attack power and no other ability apply.

Kogarashi says... Accepted answer #1

If a creature is dealt damage by a source with deathtouch, it'll be destroyed as a state-based action. It doesn't matter if the damage comes from combat, a direct damage-dealing ability (such as from Hermetic Study), or due to effects like Mutiny, Rabid Bite, or Epic Confrontation.

Mutiny doesn't need to specify that deathtouch and similar abilities still apply. That's a function of deathtouch itself (that any damage dealt by that creature qualifies).

January 7, 2019 1:25 a.m.

Rhadamanthus says... #2

Comments on a few more abilities in case you're wondering: Lifelink will also take effect in this example, since it applies to any kind of damage a creature would deal. However, abilities like first strike, double strike, and trample WON'T do anything special here, since they only apply to combat damage.

January 7, 2019 11:11 a.m.

Caerwyn says... #3

To add a few more abilities to the list, non-keyword abilities may also be implicated by Mutiny. Any ability that reads "whenever X deals damage" (ex. Putrid Warrior) or or "whenever X deals damage to a creature" (ex. Bellowing Fiend) will also trigger.

However, abilities that read "whenever X deals combat damage to a creature" (ex. Death Charmer) will not trigger due to Mutiny, as Mutiny does not result in combat damage.

January 7, 2019 1:21 p.m. Edited.

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