wotc
The extort ability doesn't target any player.
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◇ Catalog #5
Basilica Guards
gtc·#5·common·foil
Illus. Dan Murayama Scott
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #15,284 · Fringe play
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Gameplay
Creature — Human Soldier
Defender
Extort (Whenever you cast a spell, you may pay {W/B}. If you do, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain that much life.)
"None may pass . . . for free."
1/4
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 4
wotc
The extort ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability resolves even if that spell is countered.
wotc
The amount of life you gain from extort is based on the total amount of life lost, not necessarily the number of opponents you have. For example, if your opponent's life total can't change (perhaps because that player controls Platinum Emperion), you won't gain any life.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Dan Murayama Scott
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