Laccolith Whelp
| Name | Laccolith Whelp |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — beast |
| Description | Whenever Laccolith Whelp becomes blocked, you may have it deal damage equal to its power to target creature. If you do, Laccolith Whelp assigns no combat damage this turn. |
| Flavor | They don't feed; they stoke. |
| Artist | Dave Dorman |
| Set | Nemesis #91 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Laccolith Whelp
Laccolith Whelp, Creature — beast, designed by Dave Dorman first released in Feb, 2000 in the set Nemesis.
This Laccolith Whelp card could be beneficial in a red aggressive deck that focuses on dealing direct damage and controlling the board. While its ability to deal damage to a target creature when blocked can be useful for removal, there are potentially better cards like Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning that offer more immediate and efficient removal options. However, in a deck that aims to disrupt the opponent's board state and maintain pressure, Laccolith Whelp could still see play as a situational card for its unique ability.
Rules
10/04/04
The ability allows you to deal damage during the declare blockers step of combat, which is well before even first strike creatures deal damage.
10/04/04
The ability triggers even if a spell or ability makes it blocked, instead of being blocked by a creature.
Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Laccolith Whelp
What type of card is Laccolith Whelp?
Laccolith Whelp is a Creature — beast card in Legends of Runeterra LOR.
What does Laccolith Whelp do?
Whenever Laccolith Whelp becomes blocked, you may have it deal damage equal to its power to target creature. If you do, Laccolith Whelp assigns no combat damage this turn.
What set is Laccolith Whelp from?
Laccolith Whelp was first released in the set Nemesis, illustrated by Dave Dorman.
Is Laccolith Whelp legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Laccolith Whelp can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Laccolith Whelp?
Cards similar to Laccolith Whelp include Laccolith Rig, Laccolith Grunt. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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