Magister Sphinx to save myself?
Asked by CoryDean 9 years ago
If someone swings for a lethal unblockable 1000 or so damage, can I flash in or Cloudshift Magister Sphinx to save myself?
That's what I was afraid of. Just wishful thinking. Thank you.
June 14, 2015 7:04 p.m.
EDIT: Aw, I'm too slow, lol.
Nope. Thing is, you'd go to 10 life, but then the damage would happen after, thus killing you. You could block though--assuming you haven't gone below 0 already.
http://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/magic-fundamentals/magic-rulings/magic-rulings-archives/313264-cloudshifting-to-avoid-death
A good little read on the issue.
Basically if you've been dealt the damage--your life is below 0 (strange Phyrexian Unlife type effects aside)--the game is over. This play won't bring your life back up so to speak. Angel's Grace could help you out.
Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #1
No.
Combat damage is assigned and dealt, then state-based actions are checked. You'll die before you have a chance to cast Cloudshift.
If you cast Cloudshift before the combat damage step, you'll just set your life total to 10 and then die horribly.
June 14, 2015 7:02 p.m.