How does King of the Oathbreakers ’s phasing ability interact with aura enchantments?
Asked by RaycerH4 4 months ago
I’m looking forward to building a new EDH deck with King of the Oathbreakers as my CMDR and I would like some clarification on how his phasing ability interacts with auras and enchantments. Does Oblivion Ring still work to remove one of my spirits? Or could someone kill one of my spirit tokens with Dead Weight ? Thanks in advance :)
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Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
King of the Oathbreakers' ability says "becomes the target of a spell" not "becomes the target of a spell or ability" so abilities can still successfully target your spirits.
Oblivion Ring has an ETB ability that targets, it does not target as a spell and can successfully remove a spirit.
Auras target as spells and so Dead Weight will cause the spirit it targets to phase out.
December 15, 2023 10:23 p.m.