How do Construct tokens work in combat?

Asked by padjinski 2 years ago

If I've got a 6/6 construct token which has a Shadowspear attached to it and a 5/5 Construct token, how much damage goes through if the 6/6 is unblocked but the 5/5 dies in combat (it's blocked by an opponents 5/5). I'm wondering if the artifact lost in combat reduces the amount of damage done by the 6/6 as an artifact has left the battlefield.

Polaris says... Accepted answer #1

First off, let's clarify that you're talking about the kind of Constructs Karn, Scion of Urza makes and not the kind Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter makes. Not all Constructs work the same, but this Karn's Constructs constantly update their power and toughness, which I think is what you're talking about here.

In general (first strike step aside), all combat damage is dealt simultaneously. Lethal damage might be assigned, but by the time it applies everything has already dealt damage equal to its current power. They will hit as a 6/6 and a 5/5, and immediately after, the 5/5 will die and the 6/6 will become a 5/5.

December 25, 2021 9:26 a.m.