Cryptolith Fragment // Aurora of Emrakul

Rules for this card

• Deathtouch Rule 702.2 Glossary

  A keyword ability that causes damage dealt by an object to be especially effective. See rule 702.2, “Deathtouch.”

• Flying Rule 702.9 Glossary

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

• Transform Rule 701.27 Glossary

  To turn a double-faced card so its other face is up. See rule 701.27, “Transform.”

Rulings (5)

• January 24, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast
  In a Two-Headed Giant game, Cryptolith Fragment’s last ability checks whether each team’s life total is 10 or less.
• January 24, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast
  In a Two-Headed Giant game, Cryptolith Fragment’s mana ability causes each player to lose 1 life, so each team loses 2 life.
• January 24, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast
  Cryptolith Fragment’s second ability is a mana ability. Players can’t respond to it or to the loss of life it causes.
• January 24, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast
  In a Two-Headed Giant game, Aurora of Emrakul’s last ability causes each opponent to lose 3 life, so the opposing team loses a total of 6 life.
• January 24, 2025 · Wizards of the Coast
  If any player has 11 or more life as your upkeep begins, Cryptolith Fragment’s last ability doesn’t trigger. If any player has 11 or more life as the ability resolves, the ability has no effect.

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