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'''Removal''' is a spell or ability that is used to remove permanents from play permanently, either by putting the permanent in the graveyard or by | '''Removal''' is a spell or ability that is used to remove [[permanent|permanents]] from play permanently, either by putting the permanent in the [[graveyard]] or by [[Exile|exiling]] it. Removal is the most common type of [[answer]] to permanents other than the [[blocking]] of [[attack|attacking]] creatures. | ||
Commonly removal means one of four effects: | |||
* Effects that [[destroy]] the permanent, such as <c>Doom Blade</c> or <c>Naturalize</c>. | |||
* Effects that can deal [[damage]] to a [[creature]], such as <c>Lightning Bolt</c> | |||
* Effects that can reduce a creature's [[toughness]], such as <c>Last Gasp</c> | |||
* Effects that [[exile]] a permanent, such as <c>Swords to Plowshares</c> | |||
[[Category:Magic slang]][[Category:Magic theory]] | |||
Revision as of 19:32, 6 September 2009
Removal is a spell or ability that is used to remove permanents from play permanently, either by putting the permanent in the graveyard or by exiling it. Removal is the most common type of answer to permanents other than the blocking of attacking creatures.
Commonly removal means one of four effects:
- Effects that destroy the permanent, such as Doom Blade or Naturalize.
- Effects that can deal damage to a creature, such as Lightning Bolt
- Effects that can reduce a creature's toughness, such as Last Gasp
- Effects that exile a permanent, such as Swords to Plowshares