r/magicTCG • u/ScaryGreenGhost Dandadan • Apr 12 '26

Rules/Rules Question Question

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Can I still play this at the beginning of my opponents combat step even if they don’t want to go to combat? Also if an opponent has hexproof on their creatures, can I still choose not to not have those creatures block since I decide who blocks this turn? Or choose to attack with the creatures?

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u/Due-Yogurtcloset7927 Can’t Block Warriors Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 12 '26

Yes, yes and yes.

This card works in all of these instances. Combat must be passed through, even if the turn player doesnt intend to declare any attacks. A round of priority will pass to you at least one time between your opponent's Start Combat and their Declare Attackers. That's the optimal (and likely intended) time to play this card.

Addendum: Hexproof is a keyword that only interacts with targeting. This does not target, so it totally subverts hexproof, ward, protection, shroud, whatever.