How damage prevention on cards like Martyr's Cause works?

Asked by pedroedmarcos 1 year ago

Hey there,

Cards with "damage prevention" alwats were very confusing to me. Is there an specific timing that I have to cast or activate them? On a card like Martyr's Cause, can I activate it on any time and the next damage from the source that I choose will be prevented that turn?

Delphen7 says... Accepted answer #1

Timing depends on the individual card.

Cards worded similarly to Fog Bank, with "prevent all damage", will continually prevent damage.

In the case of Martyr's Cause, you are correct. If you activate it at any point before damage is dealt, it will prevent the next instance of damage during that turn, regardless of when it happens. In addition, since it says "The next time" (in its errata), you'll need to activate it again to prevent further damage.

August 9, 2022 12:31 p.m.