Lightning Phoenix
{2}{R}Creature — Phoenix2/2
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Flying, haste
This creature can't block.
At the beginning of your end step, if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage this turn, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Keyword reminders
Flying. This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. · CR 702.9
Haste. This creature can attack and use tap abilities as soon as it comes under your control. · CR 702.10
Official rulings
- Lightning Phoenix's last ability looks at how much damage was dealt to opponents in the turn, even if it wasn't in your graveyard when the damage was dealt. It doesn't care if opponents gained life, even if they gained more than they were dealt damage. (2020-06-23)
- Lightning Phoenix's last ability triggers only if it's in your graveyard as your end step begins and only if an opponent was dealt 3 or more damage before your end step begins. (2020-06-23)
- If an opponent is dealt 3 or more damage and loses the game, Lightning Phoenix's ability triggers as your end step begins. (2020-06-23)
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