Solemnity
Asked by Tappedoutman 7 years ago
Hi guys this is my question.If I have on the board Solemnity + Delaying Shield what's happening?
SteelSentry says... Accepted answer #2
So let's assume an opponent Lightning Bolts you. Delaying Shield has a replacement effect that replaces damage dealt to you, in this case, instead of taking 3 damage, Delaying Shield gets 3 delay counters. At this point, Solemnity says that counters cannot be placed on the Shield. So Lightning Bolt resolves, and the damage is replaced by 0 counters being put on Delaying Shield. On your next upkeep, Delaying Shield has no counters on it, therefore you do not have to pay any mana.
2 important things to note:
This is not damage being prevented, it is a replacement effect. Your opponent's Skullcrack or Leyline of Punishment will not make you take the 3 damage from the Bolt.
This only works on damage, not loss of life. If your opponent's commander is Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord, you will lose the life to his first activated ability
July 14, 2017 10:48 p.m.
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Redace878 says... #1
Same thing that happens normally with Delaying Shield, except it never gets counters. As long as they're both on the field, you can neve take damage and you don't have to worry about paying mana or losing life from Delaying Shield's second ability.
July 14, 2017 10:40 p.m.