LSV not knowing rules...

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so im watching this channelfireball video with lsv drafting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLcca0058_IzLcca0058_I
And it seems like he doesn't understand the interaction between {flamerush rider} and {goblin heelcutter}. He seems to think that making a copy of a heelcutter will make two creatures not be able to block. But straight from flamerush's rulings is:

11/24/2014   Although the token is attacking, it was never declared as an attacking creature (for purposes of abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks, for example).

Sadly his opponent kills his rider before he gets to do it, but I am still very surprised by this.

[MuggyWuggy]

And this is why pros are over rated. That fool should learn to dress himself before he takes another picture in public.

[Cender]

so im watching this channelfireball video with lsv drafting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLcca0058_IzLcca0058_I
And it seems like he doesn't understand the interaction between {flamerush rider} and {goblin heelcutter}. He seems to think that making a copy of a heelcutter will make two creatures not be able to block. But straight from flamerush's rulings is:

11/24/2014   Although the token is attacking, it was never declared as an attacking creature (for purposes of abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks, for example).

Sadly his opponent kills his rider before he gets to do it, but I am still very surprised by this.

One thing to keep in mind is how far in the future they record those draft videos. Interactions with a rare that doesn't see standard play is one of those things you learn as you use it or see it used for the first time.

[MuggyWuggy]

Reading is a very valuable skill in magic

[Cender]

Reading is a very valuable skill in magic

Can't argue with that though lol

[gtfotis]

The phrase "tapped and attacking" is used with other cards, so..

I also don't know who that is.. So..

[MuggyWuggy]

Some nerd

[cltrn81]

Everyone is entitled to a brainfart give LSV a pass on this one.  He is typically on top of his game and I am surprised he made that mistake.

[rarehuntertay]

The phrase "tapped and attacking" is used with other cards, so..

I also don't know who that is.. So..

Pro Tour Hall of Famer for Team ChannelFireball...

[Dsx Cherno]

Everyone is entitled to a brainfart give LSV a pass on this one.  He is typically on top of his game and I am surprised he made that mistake.

I agree. We all have moments when we completely drop the ball. I have a Saproling deck, and one time I forgot to add any of my spore counters on my creatures for several turns (I even had 3 doubling seasons on the field). Everyone makes mistakes, even pros.

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But the point gtfotis makes is what I'm getting at. If this was a brand new mechanic, sure I could see where he would screw it up. But since it's not a new mechanic, I am shocked, LSV never came across this interaction with cards like {preeminent captain}, {hero of bladehold} or any ninjitsu cards. And sure he's entitled to a brain fart but this didn't seem like misremembering.

[gtfotis]

The phrase "tapped and attacking" is used with other cards, so..

I also don't know who that is.. So..

Pro Tour Hall of Famer for Team ChannelFireball...

Hall of fame.. 😂