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Magic (The Gathering) => Rules => Topic started by: Mancub55 on June 19, 2013, 05:57:01 PM

Title: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Mancub55 on June 19, 2013, 05:57:01 PM
So if I have a creature with Hexproof, (like lumberknot) and someone plays a card that says, "creatures opponent control get -1/-1", or "all creatures get -1/-1".or "destroy all creatures" etc, does that effect it because it doesn't say "target creature"? Or is there a loophole there?
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Keyeto on June 19, 2013, 06:00:48 PM
If it doesn't say "target" on the card, the card does not target anything, and can hit Hexproof/Shroud creatures. Simple as that!

I covered this topic in the above sticky "Rules Q&A and FAQ" if you're interested in reading a bit more.
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:01:47 PM
Things such as  {Mutilate} and  {Devour Flesh} do indeed work on hexproof creatures due to the fact that they dont target the creature directly.

So yes, -1/-1 counters are a thing as long as it doesnt say "target creature"

RESOLVED
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:02:20 PM
Awwww keyeto posted while i was typing.... And i thought i made that fast.....
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Keyeto on June 19, 2013, 06:03:46 PM
Quote from: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:02:20 PM
Awwww keyeto posted while i was typing.... And i thought i made that fast.....
Haha I don't mess around with answering Hexproof questions. I'll give you the RESOLVED though, since I like your answer a bit better ;)
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:04:44 PM
Quote from: Keyeto on June 19, 2013, 06:03:46 PM
Quote from: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:02:20 PM
Awwww keyeto posted while i was typing.... And i thought i made that fast.....
Haha I don't mess around with answering Hexproof questions. I'll give you the RESOLVED though, since I like your answer a bit better ;)
Awww thx
Title: Re: Hexproof loophole
Post by: Keyeto on June 19, 2013, 06:10:48 PM
Quote from: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:04:44 PM
Quote from: Keyeto on June 19, 2013, 06:03:46 PM
Quote from: Slenderbro on June 19, 2013, 06:02:20 PM
Awwww keyeto posted while i was typing.... And i thought i made that fast.....
Haha I don't mess around with answering Hexproof questions. I'll give you the RESOLVED though, since I like your answer a bit better ;)
Awww thx
No problem! There's many things that go into deciding which one gets stamped as "the answer." I think yours fits more than mine, so you get it!