Pithing needle against Phyexian Obliterator
Asked by Wbg1415 3 years ago
If I cast Pithing Needle and say Phyrexian Obliterator is his last abilty a static ability or an activated ability?
dragonstryke58 says... Accepted answer #2
Phyrexian Obliterator 's last ability is not a static or activated ability. It is a triggered ability. Triggered abilities begin with "When/Whenever/At..."
From the Comprehensive Rules:
603.1. Triggered abilities have a trigger condition and an effect. They are written as “[When/Whenever/At] [trigger condition or event], [effect]. [Instructions (if any).]”
April 7, 2021 6:43 p.m. Edited.
dragonstryke58 says... #3
@Delphen7: The trigger condition for Phyrexian Obliterator 's last ability is "whenever a source deals damage to phyrexian obliterator", hence why it is a triggered ability and not a static ability.
April 7, 2021 6:50 p.m.
dragonstryke58 My bad, you're right. Thanks for the correction! I'll keep it mind for future reference
April 8, 2021 9:17 p.m.
There are a few ways around Phyrexian Obliterator 's ability, though Pithing Needle is not one. You could counter with something like Voidslime , though you'll have to do this every time. You could also remove the ability with a card like Kenrith's Transformation or Frogify .
Of course, the best way is to use Justice Strike and see if that makes them concede.
Delphen7 says... #1
It's a static ability.
Activated abilities can be recognized by [Cost]:[Effect]. Since Obliterator doesn't need a cost, it's not a activated ability. Static abilities usually are just always in effect, they don't depend on anything, and Obliterator's ability has no conditions its just there. Doing it's thing. Ruining your plans :)
April 7, 2021 6:19 p.m.