Eardrum Rattler — ruling 1

If the target creature's power changes to be greater than 2 before Eardrum Rattler's ability resolves, the ability does nothing because the target is no longer legal. However, once the ability has resolved, that creature won't be able to be blocked even if its power increases above 2.

Eardrum Rattler : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Eardrum Rattler is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

, : Another target creature you control with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.

How it works : Eardrum Rattler

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1August 21, 2026· Wizards of the Coast
If the target creature's power changes to be greater than 2 before Eardrum Rattler's ability resolves, the ability does nothing because the target is no longer legal. However, once the ability has resolved, that creature won't be able to be blocked even if its power increases above 2.
No other card is named in this ruling.

Legal formats

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