Protection from Black and Enchantments

Asked by MJS154 5 years ago

So I play magic with my sister frequently, and quite often she enchants a green creature with Untaned Hunger. If I block with Chameleon Colossus, how does damage get assigned? My creature has protection from black. Sorry if this is a fundamental question. Thanks,

Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #1

If you link the cards in your question, it's easier for us to visualize your scenario.
Untamed Hunger
Chameleon Colossus

Protection from black doesn't do anything for Chameleon Colossus in this case. Your sister's green creature is the object dealing damage to CC. Untamed Hunger isn't doing anything to CC.

Note also that because Untamed Hunger gives the enchanted creature menace, you'll need to block with another creature as well as CC.

Some more information about protection (this excerpt from the MTG wiki):

Protection is commonly misunderstood as complete exemption from permanents, and effects created by cards, with the specified quality. However, protection is defined by a relatively narrow set of rules, which are often communicated using the mnemonic acronym DEBT. The object with protection cannot be:

  • Damaged by sources with the specified quality. (All such damage is prevented.)
  • Enchanted or equipped by permanents with the specified quality.
  • Blocked by creatures with the specified quality.
  • Targeted by spells with the specified quality, or by abilities from sources of that quality.
July 14, 2018 9:42 p.m.

MJS154 says... #2

Oh okay. Thank you. I didn't see how to link the cards. Thank you for your fast help! Guess I will have to make some goblins to double block :)

July 16, 2018 3:58 p.m.

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