Enchanted BeingHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

Enchanted Being has a static ability that functions during the combat damage step. It creates a prevention effect specifically targeting combat damage that would be dealt to it. This effect only applies if the creature dealing the damage is currently enchanted by an Aura. If the creature attacking or blocking Enchanted Being does not have an Aura attached to it, the damage is dealt normally.

How It Resolves Step by Step

First, the game enters the combat damage step and creatures assign their damage. Next, the game checks if any creatures assigned to deal damage to Enchanted Being are 'enchanted.' If a creature is enchanted, the prevention effect acts as a shield, reducing that specific damage to zero before it is dealt. Finally, Enchanted Being deals its own combat damage to the opposing creature as usual, as its ability does not prevent its own outgoing damage.

Common Mistakes

A frequent misconception is that this ability protects against all damage or spells. It only prevents combat damage; non-combat damage from spells or activated abilities will still affect Enchanted Being. Additionally, the creature must be 'enchanted,' meaning it has an Aura attached to it. Equipment or +1/+1 counters do not count as being enchanted, so creatures boosted by those means will still deal damage to Enchanted Being.

When to Play It

This card is best utilized in environments where Auras are prevalent, such as 'Voltron' strategies or decks utilizing Pacifism-style effects that remain on the creature. It serves as an excellent blocker against a single massive threat that has been heavily enchanted, effectively neutralizing their offensive pressure for a low mana investment.

Interaction examples

Blocking a Standard Golem

Solemn Simulacrum

If Solemn Simulacrum attacks and you block with Enchanted Being, the damage is processed normally. Since Solemn Simulacrum is not enchanted by an Aura, it deals 2 combat damage to Enchanted Being, and Enchanted Being deals 2 combat damage to the Golem, resulting in both creatures dying.

Facing a Ward Threat

Roaming Throne

If Roaming Throne attacks you, Enchanted Being can block it. Unless an opponent has attached an Aura to Roaming Throne, its combat damage is not prevented. Enchanted Being will take 4 combat damage and be destroyed, while Roaming Throne will take 2 combat damage from the Human.

Enchanted Standoff

Solemn Simulacrum

Imagine Solemn Simulacrum is enchanted with an Aura like Holy Strength. If it attacks and is blocked by Enchanted Being, the static ability checks the Golem and sees it is enchanted. All combat damage from the Golem to Enchanted Being is prevented. Enchanted Being survives the combat unharmed while still dealing its own damage to the Golem.