So what qualifies as "combat damage"?

Asked by aMNKYonSTEROIDS 12 years ago

My opponent has three life and I swing for lethal. He casts Fog and all combat damage is prevented. Could I Brimstone Volley him to end the game?

doinitwrong says... Accepted answer #1

Yes

Combat damage is the damage dealt by creatures during the combat damage step, usually equal to their power. Brimstone Volley isn't combat damage, so it still damages the opponent, even if it's cast during the combat phase.

July 23, 2012 12:42 p.m.

Calculusman08 says... #2

Just to reassure you, yes. It goes on the stack, but as stated, Brimstone Volley isn't combat damage. So you win.

July 23, 2012 1:33 p.m.

GoblinsInc says... #3

Combat damage is the damage dealt by creatures during the combat damage step,

Nitpick: Combat damage is damage assigned and dealt via the turn based action in the combat damage step. If a prodigal pyromancer taps to deal 1 damage to target creature or player during the combat damage step, it isn't combat damage.

July 23, 2012 2:57 p.m.