Obstinate Baloth and Smallpox
Asked by KingOfZendikar 8 years ago
If I have Obstinate Baloth in hand and my opponent play Smallpox, can I choose to discard Obstinate Baloth and put it onto the battlefield? Can I do the same with Loxodon Smiter?
KingOfZendikar says... #2
Ok, thanks! I was told that it would not be put onto the battlefield, and it would have to be from something like Thoughtseize where my opponent chooses the card. Thanks for clearing things up. : )
March 27, 2017 7:26 p.m.
Gidgetimer says... #3
As Neotrup said you can put it on the battlefield. However, you need to be aware that since the ability is a replacement effect the Baloth will be on the battlefield when you are required to sacrifice a creature, and if you have no other creatures you will have to sacrifice it.
Neotrup says... Accepted answer #1
Yes. A spell your opponent controls is causing you to discard the card, so it's ability replaces the action with discarding it onto the battlefield.
March 27, 2017 6:22 p.m.