Shadow Self
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Shadow Self • Shadows • Creature • Common • Shadow Self deals no damage when fighting.Damage dealt to non-Specter neighbors is dealt to Shadow Self instead. • Artist: Preston Stone • Card Number: CotA:310
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Official Rulings
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In this case, the Shadow Self will take 2 damage, the Raiding Knight will take no damage, and the 4 power creature will take 4 damage and be destroyed. This happens because before the damage can be dealt to the Raiding Knight, two of it is prevented by its armor. Then when the damage is actually being dealt, the damage that would be dealt to the Raiding Knight is dealt to the Shadow Self instead. At the same time as the Shadow Self is being dealt damage, the 4 power creature takes 4 damage from the Raiding Knight’s power.Source: Rulebook
I have Shadow Self (CoTA 310) with Raiding Knight (CoTA 255) as a neighbor. My Raiding Knight is then attacked by a 4 power creature. How much damage does each creature take in this situation?
In this case, the Shadow Self will take 2 damage, the Raiding Knight will take no damage, and the 4 power creature will take 4 damage and be destroyed. This happens because before the damage can be dealt to the Raiding Knight, two of it is prevented by its armor. Then when the damage is actually being dealt, the damage that would be dealt to the Raiding Knight is dealt to the Shadow Self instead. At the same time as the Shadow Self is being dealt damage, the 4 power creature takes 4 damage from the Raiding Knight’s power.
Source: Rulebook
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Yes, even though the Shadow Self was not attacked directly, it was destroyed by damage done by the creature's power.Source: Rulebook
If I attack a creature next to Shadow Self (COTA 310), and the redirected damage destroys Shadow Self, was it destroyed in a fight?
Yes, even though the Shadow Self was not attacked directly, it was destroyed by damage done by the creature's power.
Source: Rulebook
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Shadow Self will take 4 damage in this example. Gluttony sets 6 pending damage for Bulwark. This is reduced by 2 due to Bulwark’s armor, and finally the damage is placed onto Shadow Self via Shadow Self’s replacement effect. The damage placed on Shadow Self is not mitigated by the armor granted by Bulwark’s constant ability, because it has already passed the point in the damage timing where armor could prevent damage.Source: Rulebook
In my opponent's battleline, they have Bulwark (COTA 238) next to Shadow Self (COTA 310). In my battleline I have Gluttony (MM 057). If I use Gluttony to fight Bulwark, how much damage does Shadow Self end up with?
Shadow Self will take 4 damage in this example. Gluttony sets 6 pending damage for Bulwark. This is reduced by 2 due to Bulwark’s armor, and finally the damage is placed onto Shadow Self via Shadow Self’s replacement effect. The damage placed on Shadow Self is not mitigated by the armor granted by Bulwark’s constant ability, because it has already passed the point in the damage timing where armor could prevent damage.
Source: Rulebook
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No, Shadow Self is not purged. You must choose a creature for Special Delivery, and the “that creature” in the text refers only to the chosen creature.Source: Rulebook
In my opponent’s battleline, they have 3 creatures, with Shadow Self (COTA 310) with 6 damage in the middle. I sacrifice Special Delivery (COTA 292), and choose to do the damage to the left flank creature. Shadow Self’s ability means the damage is dealt to Shadow Self instead, meaning Shadow Self is destroyed. Is the Shadow Self purged due to Special Delivery's ability?
No, Shadow Self is not purged. You must choose a creature for Special Delivery, and the “that creature” in the text refers only to the chosen creature.
Source: Rulebook
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Resolve the ability in the order the text is written. When the “Destroyed:” ability granted by Phoenix Heart resolves, it puts Shadow Self in its owner’s hand and then deals the damage to each creature still in play.Source: Rulebook
My opponent has Witch of the Eye (COTA 368) next to Shadow Self (COTA 310) upgraded with Phoenix Heart (COTA 051) in their battleline. I attack and destroy Shadow Self. Will Witch of the Eye survive due to Shadow Self taking the Phoenix Heart damage or does Shadow Self return to hand before damage from Phoenix Heart is dealt?
Resolve the ability in the order the text is written. When the “Destroyed:” ability granted by Phoenix Heart resolves, it puts Shadow Self in its owner’s hand and then deals the damage to each creature still in play.
Source: Rulebook
Commentary
If a creature with the Poison keyword attacked a neighbor of Shadow Self, then Shadow Self would be destroyed by the Poison effect because any damage dealt via the power of a creature with the poison keyword during a fight destroys the damaged creature.
Source: Crucible Cast 4
