Does this count as targeting?
Asked by mrjames141 13 years ago
If i casted Whipflare and my opponent had a Phyrexian Crusader would it be counted as targeting because of the word "each" meaning it won't effect the crusader or since it effects everything will it take damage as well.
mozerdozer says... Accepted answer #2
No. Any spell targeting a permanent will specifically have the ward target in its wording, unless it's an Aura, in which case it is a characteristic of the spell. However, protection also protects from damage, so while Whipflare will not target Phyrexian Crusader, it still wil not deal any damage, since protection blocks damage.
D.E.B.T. tells you about protection:
Damage (Which is what Whipflare is doing)Enchanting/Equipping (Which have targeting as a characteristic)Blocking, you cannot block with a creature another has protection from.Targeting, which Whipflare isn't doing.
July 6, 2011 11:46 p.m.
mozerdozer says... #3
Sorry for the fail formatting on the second part. Thanks for selecting my answer. Protection from red really kills red decks since they only deal damage ((usually).
mrjames141 says... #1
I saw to guys in this situation and i would just like to know for sure.
July 6, 2011 11:39 p.m.