What is the power of Altar Golem while it is not on the battlefield?
Asked by DragonChampions 5 years ago
If there are 2 creatures on the battlefield, and Altar Golem isn't on the battlefield, is it a 0/0 or a 2/2?
dragonstryke58 says... Accepted answer #2
For others seeking an explanation of the answer:
The ability of Altar Golem that sets its power and toughness is a Characteristic-Defining Ability (CDA). CDA's are static abilities that convey information on an objects characteristics that would normally be found elsewhere (in this case power and toughness). CDA's function in all zones.
Relevant Rules:
604.3. Some static abilities are characteristic-defining abilities. A characteristic-defining ability conveys information about an object’s characteristics that would normally be found elsewhere on that object (such as in its mana cost, type line, or power/toughness box) or overrides information found elsewhere on that object. Characteristic-defining abilities function in all zones. They also function outside the game.
DragonChampions says... #1
I just found the answer. It would be a 2/2 in all zones.
April 13, 2020 6:53 p.m.