Is angelic accord's ability triggered?

Asked by wasianpower 8 years ago

My question is specifically about if angelic accord's ability is triggered, with on specific case in mind. If I have a Wall of Reverence and an Angelic Accord on the battlefield, can I stack the triggers so I gain life from the wall and then get a 4/4? Or is Angelic Accord's ability only triggered if I've already gained 4 life by the beginning of my end step?

Devonin says... Accepted answer #1

Angelic Accord has what is called an "Intervening If" clause. That's the "At X, IF Y, then Z" structure.

An intervening IF clause checks whether the condition is true both before it triggers and when it resolves. If the clause is not yet true at the time the ability would trigger, it won't trigger at all.

Of course, gaining 1 life from the Wall of Reverence wouldn't allow Angelic Accord to fire even if it could work in that order unless you were already gaining 3 life elsewhere in the turn.

February 4, 2016 11:34 p.m.