Marchesa's Infiltrator
Creature — Human Rogue
Oracle Text
Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card.Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that puts a +1/+1 counter on a creature when it attacks the player with the most life. See rule 702.105, “Dethrone.”
Rulings (4)
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Wizards of the CoastOnce dethrone triggers, it doesn't matter what happens to the players' life totals before the ability resolves. You'll put a +1/+1 counter on the creature even if the defending player doesn't have the most life as the ability resolves.
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Wizards of the CoastIn a Two-Headed Giant game, dethrone will trigger if the creature attacks either player on the team with the most life or tied for the most life.
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Wizards of the CoastThe +1/+1 counter is put on the creature before blockers are declared.
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Wizards of the CoastDethrone doesn't trigger if the creature attacks a planeswalker, even if its controller has the most life. The same is true if the creature attacks a battle, even if its protector has the most life.