G.21 - Loss of Life


Return to Rules Index

G.21.1- Loss of life can happen because a spell or ability instructs a player to lose life, or because damage dealt to the player is not prevented. [D'Angelo 1998/02/03]

Top

G.21.2- Loss of life cannot be prevented or replaced by a spell or ability which prevents or replaces damage. [CompRules 1999/04/23] Some older cards say this as reminder text, but it is true even if they do not.

Top

G.21.Ruling.1- Abilities that trigger on the loss of life also trigger when you pay life points for something. [WotC Rules Team 1996/02/06]

Top

Note- Only players have life points. Creatures do not. [D'Angelo 1998/02/03]

Top


Acknowledgments and Disclaimers