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Quiz: How much you know about Protection and Ward?

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Do you think you really know about Protection and Ward in Magic: the Gathering? Take this quiz and see if you master the rules!

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What does "Protection from [something]" means in Magic: The Gathering?

The object can't be targeted by spells and abilities that have the specified qualityCorrect symbol

All damage that would be dealt to the object by sources that have the specified quality are preventedCorrect symbol

The object can't be blocked by creatures that have the specified qualityCorrect symbol

All of the aboveCorrect symbol

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Can a creature with "Protection from Red" be a target of a red instant spell?

Yes, if it's not a damage-dealing spellCorrect symbol

Yes, but the spell will de countered on resolutionCorrect symbol

No, any spells that are Red can't target itCorrect symbol

Yes, but if it deals damage it will be preventedCorrect symbol

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If an attacking creature is assigned a blocker, and then it is granted Protection from Creatures, what happens?

The blocking creature is destroyedCorrect symbol

The creature is protected and thus the blocker is removedCorrect symbol

The creature with protection won't be dealt combat damage by the blockerCorrect symbol

Nothing happens because it was played after it was already blockedCorrect symbol

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How does "Ward" protect your creature?

It's an ability that prevents all damage that would be dealt to the creatureCorrect symbol

It prevents the creature from being blockedCorrect symbol

It grants the permanent Protection from a specific colorCorrect symbol

It counters spells and abilities that target the creature, unless an additional cost is paidCorrect symbol

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If a creature with "Ward 2" is targeted by an opponent's spell, how can they stop the ability from countering their spell?

Pay two manaCorrect symbol

Discard two cardsCorrect symbol

Ward won't do anything in this caseCorrect symbol

Pay two life pointsCorrect symbol

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"Ward" is a an ability of what kind?

StaticCorrect symbol

TriggeredCorrect symbol

ActivatedCorrect symbol

None of the aboveCorrect symbol

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What happens if your creature with "Ward 3" is targeted by an ability from an opponent's creature and the opponent doesn't pay the additional cost?

The ability is counteredCorrect symbol

The ability will resolve normallyCorrect symbol

The ability is redirected to another creatureCorrect symbol

The opponent will lose 3 life pointsCorrect symbol

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A creature with "Protection from Black" can be destroyed by a black spell that doesn't have targets, like [[Damnation]]?

Yes, Protection only stops spells that targetCorrect symbol

Yes, but only if it's a sorcery spellCorrect symbol

No, it's immune to any effect from any black spellCorrect symbol

No, the spell will be counteredCorrect symbol

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If a creature has Protection from Artifacts, what happens if you try to use an equip ability on it?

The equipment will attach normallyCorrect symbol

The ability can't be activated because it's an invalid targetCorrect symbol

The equipment is attached and then destroyedCorrect symbol

The creature will receive X damage, where X is the equipment's costCorrect symbol

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If a permanent that has a Blue Aura enchanted on it gains "Protection from Blue", what happens?

The Aura remains on it, but its effects are negatedCorrect symbol

The Aura is placed on the owner's graveyardCorrect symbol

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If a creature has Protection from Creatures, and an attack is declared with it, can it be blocked?

YesCorrect symbol

NoCorrect symbol

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If a player uses a global damage spell, like [[Blasphemous Act]], and in response another player grants Protection from Red to one of their creatures, what happens?

All creatures will be damaged, and depending on their toughness, will be destroyedCorrect symbol

Some creatures will be damaged, and depending on their toughness, will be destroyed. Creatures with Protection from Red won't be damagedCorrect symbol

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A creature with Protection from Green can block a Green creature?

Yes, and it won't be damaged by the Green creatureCorrect symbol

Yes, but the Green creature will also be granted TrampleCorrect symbol

No, Protection stops it from blocking the Green creatureCorrect symbol

Yes, if it's attacking a PlaneswalkerCorrect symbol

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Can the "Ward" ability use additional costs beyond mana payment?

No, Ward specifically only works with paying additional manaCorrect symbol

No, Ward can only accept colorless mana paymentsCorrect symbol

Yes, but only if it's on a Legendary creatureCorrect symbol

Yes, anything from paying with life points, sacrificing permanents, discarding cards, and othersCorrect symbol

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What is the main difference between Protection and Ward?

Ward is better since it prevents any damage from a specific colorCorrect symbol

Protection stops any direct interaction, while Ward is only an additional costCorrect symbol

Ward only protects against spells, while Protection is genericCorrect symbol

Protection can be nullified by paying additional costsCorrect symbol

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