if I assigned Abuna Acolyte as a blocker, can I tap him to use his ability AFTER he is being assigned as a blocker BEFORE combat damage is dealt to prevent 1 damage to me ?
Asked by rushtowait 14 years ago
if I assigned Abuna Acolyte as a blocker, can I tap him to use his ability AFTER he is being assigned as a blocker BEFORE combat damage is dealt to prevent 1 damage to me ?
You can indeed. Creatures need to be untapped to block, but once you've declared them as a blocker becoming tapped doesn't change the fact that the creature is blocking.
March 19, 2011 7 a.m.
like blocking then saccing a creature for its sac effect.
yank says... #1
yes you can.
As long as you tap it after being declared a blocker the creature will stay a blocker and deal damage.
309.2e Each chosen creature becomes a blocking creature, but only if its controlled by the defending player. Each one is blocking the attacking creature chosen for it. It remains a blocking creature until its removed from combat or the combat phase ends, whichever comes first. See rule 306.4.
March 19, 2011 6:58 a.m.