Fit of Rage

Attack Rules Concern

New 03 Mar 2013 Asked by ruizdaw 6 Comments

I just wanted to say I hate the way that must attack if able effects work with cards like Ghostly Prison/Propaganda and cards like Llanowar Elves. I mean if a cards says this must attack this turn if able you should be forced to do everything possible to satisfy it. Your mana dorks shouldn't be adding mana when they're being compelled into a fit of rage. If you have the ability to attack i.e. two lands untapped you are able to attack but your choosing not to. Which seems like cheating.


Unfortunately, that’s not how the rules work. The best the rules can do is check when it’s time to attack and see if you’re able. It cannot make judgment calls about what you could and couldn’t do to ensure later in the turn you could meet that condition.


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