Frenzied Baloth — ruling 1

A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Frenzied Baloth. When that spell or ability resolves, Frenzied Baloth won’t be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen. The same is true for creature spells you control while you control Frenzied Baloth.

Frenzied Baloth — ruling 2

Frenzied Baloth’s last ability only stops combat damage from being prevented by effects that specifically use the word “prevent.”

Frenzied Baloth — ruling 3

Protection prevents damage, so protection will be unable to prevent combat damage while Frenzied Baloth is on the battlefield.

Frenzied Baloth : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Frenzied Baloth 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

This spell can't be countered. Trample, haste Creature spells you control can't be countered. Combat damage can't be prevented.

How it works : Frenzied Baloth

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1July 25, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
A spell or ability that counters spells can still target Frenzied Baloth. When that spell or ability resolves, Frenzied Baloth won’t be countered, but any additional effects of the countering spell or ability will still happen. The same is true for creature spells you control while you control Frenzied Baloth.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2July 25, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
Frenzied Baloth’s last ability only stops combat damage from being prevented by effects that specifically use the word “prevent.”
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3July 25, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
Protection prevents damage, so protection will be unable to prevent combat damage while Frenzied Baloth is on the battlefield.
No other card is named in this ruling.