Quiz: How much you know about Protection and Ward?

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Do you think you really know about Protection and Ward in Magic: the Gathering? Take this quiz and see if you master the rules!

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What does "Protection from [something]" means in Magic: The Gathering?

The object can't be targeted by spells and abilities that have the specified quality

All damage that would be dealt to the object by sources that have the specified quality are prevented

The object can't be blocked by creatures that have the specified quality

All of the aboveCorrect symbol

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Can a creature with "Protection from Red" be a target of a red instant spell?

Yes, if it's not a damage-dealing spell

Yes, but the spell will de countered on resolution

No, any spells that are Red can't target itCorrect symbol

Yes, but if it deals damage it will be prevented

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If an attacking creature is assigned a blocker, and then it is granted Protection from Creatures, what happens?

The blocking creature is destroyed

The creature is protected and thus the blocker is removed

The creature with protection won't be dealt combat damage by the blockerCorrect symbol

Nothing happens because it was played after it was already blocked

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How does "Ward" protect your creature?

It's an ability that prevents all damage that would be dealt to the creature

It prevents the creature from being blocked

It grants the permanent Protection from a specific color

It counters spells and abilities that target the creature, unless an additional cost is paidCorrect symbol

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If a creature with "Ward 2" is targeted by an opponent's spell, how can they stop the ability from countering their spell?

Pay two manaCorrect symbol

Discard two cards

Ward won't do anything in this case

Pay two life points

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"Ward" is a an ability of what kind?

Static

TriggeredCorrect symbol

Activated

None of the above

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What happens if your creature with "Ward 3" is targeted by an ability from an opponent's creature and the opponent doesn't pay the additional cost?

The ability is counteredCorrect symbol

The ability will resolve normally

The ability is redirected to another creature

The opponent will lose 3 life points

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A creature with "Protection from Black" can be destroyed by a black spell that doesn't have targets, like Damnation]

Yes, Protection only stops spells that targetCorrect symbol

Yes, but only if it's a sorcery spell

No, it's immune to any effect from any black spell

No, the spell will be countered

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If a creature has Protection from Artifacts, what happens if you try to use an equip ability on it?

The equipment will attach normally

The ability can't be activated because it's an invalid targetCorrect symbol

The equipment is attached and then destroyed

The creature will receive X damage, where X is the equipment's cost

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If a permanent that has a Blue Aura enchanted on it gains "Protection from Blue", what happens?

The Aura remains on it, but its effects are negated

The Aura is placed on the owner's graveyardCorrect symbol

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If a creature has Protection from Creatures, and an attack is declared with it, can it be blocked?

Yes

NoCorrect symbol

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If a player uses a global damage spell, like Blasphemous Act, and in response another player grants Protection from Red to one of their creatures, what happens?

All creatures will be damaged, and depending on their toughness, will be destroyed

Some creatures will be damaged, and depending on their toughness, will be destroyed. Creatures with Protection from Red won't be damagedCorrect symbol

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A creature with Protection from Green can block a Green creature?

Yes, and it won't be damaged by the Green creatureCorrect symbol

Yes, but the Green creature will also be granted Trample

No, Protection stops it from blocking the Green creature

Yes, if it's attacking a Planeswalker

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Can the "Ward" ability use additional costs beyond mana payment?

No, Ward specifically only works with paying additional mana

No, Ward can only accept colorless mana payments

Yes, but only if it's on a Legendary creature

Yes, anything from paying with life points, sacrificing permanents, discarding cards, and othersCorrect symbol

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What is the main difference between Protection and Ward?

Ward is better since it prevents any damage from a specific color

Protection stops any direct interaction, while Ward is only an additional costCorrect symbol

Ward only protects against spells, while Protection is generic

Protection can be nullified by paying additional costs

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