Grapple with Death — ruling 1

If the target is illegal as Grapple with Death tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain life.

Grapple with Death : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Grapple with Death 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

Destroy target artifact or creature. You gain 1 life.

How it works : Grapple with Death

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1March 20, 2026· Wizards of the Coast
If the target is illegal as Grapple with Death tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't gain life.
No other card is named in this ruling.

Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemypaupercommanderdueltlr

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