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Burrenton Forge-Tender And Stormbreath Dragon

Oct. 14, 2017 02:53:28 AM

Tyler Simmons
Judge (Level 2 (Judge Academy))

USA - Midatlantic

Burrenton Forge-Tender And Stormbreath Dragon

Hello,

I believe I know the answer to this, but I just wanted to double check. Because Burrenton Forge-Tender's sacrifice ability does not say “target” in it, it can prevent damage from Stormbreath Dragon even though it has protection from white, right?

Thanks,

Tyler

Oct. 22, 2017 01:34:27 AM

Callum Milne
Forum Moderator
Judge (Uncertified)

Canada - Western Provinces

Burrenton Forge-Tender And Stormbreath Dragon

Yes, Burrenton Forge-Tender's ability can prevent damage dealt by Stormbreath Dragon. The Dragon's protection from white means exactly four things: any damage that a white source would deal to it is prevented, it cannot be enchanted or equipped by anything white, it cannot be blocked by a white creature, and it cannot be targeted by white spells or abilities from white sources. Burrenton Forge-Tender's ability doesn't use the word “target”, so it doesn't target anything, and it's definitely not attempting to do any of the other three, so protection doesn't hinder it in any way.

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