The ability says "If excess damage would be dealt to that creature this way..." you only do what comes after that if the clause is true. He will only convert if the creature was dealt excess damage. If, when the trigger tries to resolve, the target is not legal the ability will fizzle and no damage will be dealt.
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Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
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Megatron, Destructive Force Flip
The ability says "If excess damage would be dealt to that creature this way..." you only do what comes after that if the clause is true. He will only convert if the creature was dealt excess damage. If, when the trigger tries to resolve, the target is not legal the ability will fizzle and no damage will be dealt.
February 19, 2023 7:45 p.m.