Which gets priority here (Vampire Nocturnus and Preacher of the Schism)?
Asked by vic 1 month ago
I control a Vampire Nocturnus and a Preacher of the Schism and I have the most life. The top card of my deck is a black spell and beneath that is a Swamp.
I attack with all my creatures (Vampires). Do they get to keep the +2/+1 boost from the VN or do they lose it by way of my PotS topdecking my black spell and making the new top card be colorless?
wallisface Wow, I had guessed it would go the other way and check my creatures' P/T before the card draw. I suppose it does, but then the loss of buffness happens before the block is declared. So then I guess that means they lose flying before the block is declared as well.
wallisface says... Accepted answer #1
As soon as your topdeck is no longer black, you’ll lose the buff from Vampire Nocturnus. When you attack with Preacher of the Schism, it will draw you a card and remove the +2/+1 boost before blocks/damage happen.
Note that Preacher of the Schism could also draw a land off the top of the deck and reveal a black card below, boosting your creatures - so it could really help increase your odds of having the boost by either attacking or not-attacking as appropriate.
October 10, 2024 6:35 a.m.