Extort Rule 702.101 Glossary

A keyword ability that lets you gain life and have opponents lose life whenever you cast a spell. See rule 702.101, “Extort.”
Lifelink Rule 702.15 Glossary

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

Rulings (4)

January 12, 2024 Wizards of the Coast
The extort ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability resolves even if that spell is countered.
January 12, 2024 Wizards of the Coast
You may pay a maximum of one time for each extort triggered ability. You decide whether to pay when the ability resolves.
January 12, 2024 Wizards of the Coast
The amount of life you gain from extort is based on the total amount of life lost, not necessarily the number of opponents you have. For example, if your opponent's life total can't change (perhaps because that player controls Platinum Emperion), you won't gain any life.
January 12, 2024 Wizards of the Coast
The extort ability doesn't target any player.

Other Printings

The List (plst) €0.32 Commander 2017 (c17) €0.62