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?
UmbrotheUmbreon says... #2
That's what I thought. Okay thanks for clarification :)
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.