Are fall of thran and star of extinction supposed to destroy all supports?

andrewvanmarle
andrewvanmarle Posts: 978 Critical Contributor
in MtGPQ General Discussion
I ask because cards like abbot of kerala keep destroy gems and take a shield off supports but don't outright destroy them.

It seems inconsistent. 

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  • khurram
    khurram Posts: 1,090 Chairperson of the Boards
    Fall of thran does not destroy supports. Star of extinction does though and considering the cost it seems only fair.

    But good point about Abbot. That makes me see all cards that destroy gems in a new potential light. HtS, avaricious dragon, rambler etc

  • Mburn7
    Mburn7 Posts: 3,427 Chairperson of the Boards
    edited June 2018
    Different purposes.  Star is supposed to be a complete wipe.  Other gem destruction is not.

    I agree they should have worded it better, but functionally it seems fine (note, I do not have it)

    Fall of the Thran is not a total reset (I don't think it is at least), so it makes sense that it doesn't insta-kill all the supports.  
  • DumasAG
    DumasAG Posts: 719 Critical Contributor
    oh man, I completely assumed Fall of the Thran destroyed supports, like Star. Makes me want to play it with Nyx for extra mana boosts
  • Bil
    Bil Posts: 831 Critical Contributor
    edited June 2018
    DumasAG said:
    oh man, I completely assumed Fall of the Thran destroyed supports, like Star. Makes me want to play it with Nyx for extra mana boosts
    Only the third chapter of sagas will repeat with nyx. I tried to abuse the benalia one and ended disappointed. You can repeat the gem conversion but then nyx won't be able to bring back another support (except if it's destroyed during oponents turn, which is generally the case tho)
  • Brakkis
    Brakkis Posts: 777 Critical Contributor
    Bil said:
    DumasAG said:
    oh man, I completely assumed Fall of the Thran destroyed supports, like Star. Makes me want to play it with Nyx for extra mana boosts
    Only the third chapter of sagas will repeat with nyx. I tried to abuse the benalia one and ended disappointed. You can repeat the gem conversion but then nyx won't be able to bring back another support (except if it's destroyed during oponents turn, which is generally the case tho)

    Fall of the Thran with Starfield is great though. Coming back as the 3rd chapter just means some great gem conversion in white.
  • DumasAG
    DumasAG Posts: 719 Critical Contributor
    Bil said:
    DumasAG said:
    oh man, I completely assumed Fall of the Thran destroyed supports, like Star. Makes me want to play it with Nyx for extra mana boosts
    Only the third chapter of sagas will repeat with nyx. I tried to abuse the benalia one and ended disappointed. You can repeat the gem conversion but then nyx won't be able to bring back another support (except if it's destroyed during oponents turn, which is generally the case tho)
    Fine with me, I just want the gem conversions. Plus, I've found that it still works well with settle the wreckage, as opponent triggers settle, you get it back the next turn, then you get back on track with fall!

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