Baneslayer Angel

Rules for this card

• First strike Rule 702.7 Glossary

  A keyword ability that lets a creature deal its combat damage before other creatures. See rule 702.7, “First Strike.”

• Flying Rule 702.9 Glossary

  A keyword ability that restricts how a creature may be blocked. See rule 702.9, “Flying.”

• Lifelink Rule 702.15 Glossary

  A keyword ability that causes a player to gain life. See rule 702.15, “Lifelink.”

• Protection Rule 702.16 Glossary

  A keyword ability that provides a range of benefits against objects with a specific quality. See rule 702.16, “Protection.”

Rulings (1)

• October 1, 2009 · Wizards of the Coast
  “Protection from Demons and from Dragons” means the following: -- Baneslayer Angel can't be blocked by creatures with the creature type Demon or the creature type Dragon. -- Baneslayer Angel can't be targeted abilities from sources with the creature type Demon or the creature type Dragon, or by spells with either of those types. -- All damage that would be dealt to Baneslayer Angel by sources with the creature type Demon or the creature type Dragon is prevented. -- Baneslayer Angel can't be enchanted by Auras or equipped by artifacts that have somehow gotten the creature type Demon or the creature type Dragon.

Other Printings