Does "Turn to Slag" destroy artifacts if the creature dies?
Asked by Faiths_Guide 8 years ago
http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=276212
If the 5 damage destroys the equipped creature, does the artifact still get destroyed? They are separate sentences so I'm curious if it checks twice (or at least only during the second sentence) to see whether the target is equipped.
Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
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Turn to Slag
Yes, all equipment attached to the creature is destroyed even if the 5 damage is lethal. Technically damage doesn't destroy a creature. Creatures are destroyed as a state-based action for having lethal damage marked on them, and SBA are not checked until after the spell completely resolves marking 5 damage on the creature and destroying attached equipment.
June 1, 2016 3:15 p.m.