How does the ability of Blood Artist work on a board wipe?

Asked by PValBlanc 10 years ago

I've encountered a lot of contradicting opinions on this. I was under the impression that because everything is killed and abilities trigger simultaneously, the ability will trigger for every creature wiped even if that includes Blood Artist, but a few people seem to think it will only trigger for itself. Could someone lay this to rest once and for all?

GreatSword says... Accepted answer #1

It'll be every creature. Whenever multiple objects change zones at the same time (usually creatures entering/leaving the battlefeild) they all 'see' each other doing so.

Also, always check a card's Gatherer entry for frequently asked rulings, like this one:

• If Blood Artist and one or more other creatures die at the same time, its ability will trigger for each of those creatures.

December 10, 2014 12:06 p.m.

PValBlanc says... #2

True, good ol' gatherer, I kinda forgot about it for a moment. Sorry for the bother, and many thanks.

December 10, 2014 12:13 p.m.