Elderscale Wurm vs. Chalice of Death

Asked by UmbrotheUmbreon 12 years ago

Okay Elderscale Wurm 's text says "if DAMAGE would reduce your life total to less than 7 reduces it to 7 instead"

My question is, do things like Chalice of Death  Flip  Flip still work against it as it says "Target player LOSES 5 life", instead of damage?

Question being asked: Will the opponent's life total at 7, go down to 2 if targeted by Chalice of Death  Flip  Flip while they have Elderscale Wurm on the field?

Rhadamanthus says... Accepted answer #1

Though damage usually causes life loss, they're not the same thing (the infect mechanic is a perfect example of a situation where damage causes something other than life loss). Because Chalice of Death  Flip  Flip doesn't deal damage, Elderscale Wurm 's ability can't protect you from it.

August 17, 2012 4:52 p.m.

That's what I thought. Okay thanks for clarification :)

August 17, 2012 5:07 p.m.

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