Duma the Martyr

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Duma the Martyr
Duma the Martyr • Sanctum • Creature • Rare • Destroyed: Fully heal each other friendly creature and draw 2 cards. • Artist: Eric Kenji Aoyagi • Card Number: CotA:242, AoA:251
Duma the Martyr
Destroyed: Fully heal each other friendly creature and draw 2 cards.
“Remember me.” – Squire Duma, at the Battle for the Gate of Hope
CotA 242
AoA 251

Official Rulings

  • Resolving the first part of the instructions of Smite’s ability causes Duma the Martyr’s “Destroyed:” ability to resolve, healing both of Duma the Martyr’s neighbors. Once the destruction is complete, continuing to resolve the instructions of Smite.

    Source: Rulebook
I play Smite (AOA 224) and attack and destroy my opponent’s Duma the Martyr (COTA 242). Does Duma the Martyr’s “Destroyed:” ability resolve before Smite deals 2 damage to Duma the Martyr’s neighbors?
Resolving the first part of the instructions of Smite’s ability causes Duma the Martyr’s “Destroyed:” ability to resolve, healing both of Duma the Martyr’s neighbors. Once the destruction is complete, continuing to resolve the instructions of Smite.

Source: Rulebook
  • No. If the damage causes Duma the Martyr and your other creature to both be tagged for destruction, healing that creature afterwards will not prevent its destruction.

    Source: Rulebook
If Duma the Martyr (CoTA 242) and another of my creatures are both destroyed by a damage effect like Poison Wave (CoTA 280), can Duma the Martyr save my other creature from destruction?
No. If the damage causes Duma the Martyr and your other creature to both be tagged for destruction, healing that creature afterwards will not prevent its destruction.

Source: Rulebook

Related Cards

Duma the Martyr is featured in the flavor text of the following cards: