Dethrone doesn't trigger if the creature attacks a planeswalker, even if its controller has the most life. The same is true if the creature attacks a battle, even if its protector has the most life.
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◇ Catalog #50
Marchesa's Smuggler
cns·#50·uncommon·nonfoil
Illus. Dan Murayama Scott
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Volatility · moderate
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #23,311 · Fringe play
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Gameplay
Creature — Human Rogue
Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)
{1}{U}{R}: Target creature you control gains haste until end of turn and can't be blocked this turn.
"Watch your head . . . and your back."
1/1
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 4
wotc
wotc
Once dethrone triggers, it doesn't matter what happens to the players' life totals before the ability resolves. You'll put a +1/+1 counter on the creature even if the defending player doesn't have the most life as the ability resolves.
wotc
In a Two-Headed Giant game, dethrone will trigger if the creature attacks either player on the team with the most life or tied for the most life.
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