“Despite the reemergence of werewolves and the proliferation of Eldrazi, elk numbers in the Somberwald have remained steady.”
Fight
Somberwald Stag
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Creature — Elk
Mana Cost: {3}{G}{G}
Oracle Rules Text: When this creature enters, you may have it fight target creature you don't control.
Flavor Text: Despite the reemergence of werewolves and the proliferation of Eldrazi, elk numbers in the Somberwald have remained steady.
Set: Jumpstart (#431), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Lake Hurwitz
Creature
Green
Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (2)
2016-07-13
If the targeted creature is an illegal target when Somberwald Stag’s ability tries to resolve, the ability doesn’t resolve. If Somberwald Stag is no longer on the battlefield, the targeted creature won’t deal or be dealt damage.
2016-07-13
You choose the target of the triggered ability as it goes on the stack, but you choose whether or not to fight as that ability resolves.
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