When do creatures blocked or blocking Engulfing Slagwurm die?

Asked by cryptichorror 13 years ago

Engulfing Slagwurm says "Whenever Engulfing Slagwurm blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, destroy that creature." Are these creatures destroyed before or after combat damage is dealt? I've always played it that the blocked/blocking creature(s) would still get to deal their combat damage to Engulfing Slagwurm , but now that I reread it, I'm not sure.

Arachnarchist says... #1

As soon as that creature, or Engulfing Slagwurm is declared as a blocker, that creature is destroyed. However, it is a triggered ability, so it does use the stack. So, it would be possible to block the wurm with a creature and then Fling it before the wurm's triggered ability resolves.

October 25, 2011 12:22 p.m.

cryptichorror says... #2

So Darksteel Plate would certainly be Engulfing Slagwurm 's friend.

October 25, 2011 12:24 p.m.

Arachnarchist says... Accepted answer #3

On second thought, I should have said the following:

As soon as that creature, or Engulfing Slagwurm is declared as a blocker, the slagwurms ability triggers. However, since it is a triggered ability, so it does use the stack. So, it would be possible to block the wurm with a creature and then Fling it before the wurm's triggered ability resolves.

October 25, 2011 12:24 p.m.