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Definitely the better artwork.
Posted By: E-n-S (10/29/2011 8:07:26 AM)
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GODDAMIT!
Read what "protection" does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Charles_Prefect (9/3/2012 11:31:05 PM)
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@schulzy14
Flying is an evasive ability that creatures have, so it's not something that falls under the realm of what Protection from ________ does (for a full explanation, see Gunhaver's post).

The only way your Progenitus could have blocked your brother's flying creature is if you had an enchantment like Levitation or Spidersilk Armor on the battlefield that would give Progenitus those static abilities while working around the restrictions of Protection.
Posted By: Ladon--- (8/23/2011 10:08:51 AM)
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Elvish Piper says what?
Posted By: Xineombine (10/18/2012 10:28:49 AM)
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Beautiful BEAUTIFUL card. Jaime Jones did a goddamn fantastic job capturing the sheer epicness of this creature. The heads disappear into the heavens, the body is hazy from the distance alone. You can't even see the entire beast.

If somebody asked me, "Which of these could destroy the magic universe, judging on appearance alone?", Show me any Leviathan, each and every one of the Eldrazi, Nicol Bolas, etc... I'd have to pick the Progenitus every time.

Except that "from the vault" monstrocity; screw that thing.

Game wise Progenitus is a hilarious card. Like the Eldrazi. It's one of those cards that can make either player flip the table. If it gets out, the game is over, if it gets countered or bounced somehow, the defending player's life is over.

I've seen so many climax/anticlimaxes hinge from this critter.
Posted By: Kaleidostorm (10/24/2012 5:06:37 PM)
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This card has protection from ratings, so I can't give it a rating.
Posted By: Keiya (12/19/2012 12:43:23 AM)
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Protection from everything does not make Progenitus invincible, merely very hard to kill.

Protection rule:

Protection from "X" means:

Damage from "X" sources is prevented.
Cannot be Enchanted, Equipped, or Fortified by X sources.
Cannot be Blocked by "X" sources.
Cannot be Targeted by "X" sources.

Use the mnemonic device DEBT to remember this.

Therefore, Progenitus would read as follows:

Cannot be damaged by anything.
Cannot be enchanted by or equipped with anything.
Cannot be blocked by anything.
Cannot be targeted by anything.

Consider the following ways around protection:

1 - Spells and abilities without the word "target" in their text.
A perfect example of a spell of this type is the always amazing Wrath of God.

2 - Sacrificing
Whether you decide to sacrifice Progenitus yourself for some reason or a spell or ability compels you to sacrifice a creature, you must do so if Progenitus is the only creature you can sacrifice. Go... (see all)
Posted By: Gunhaver (6/28/2009 6:55:46 AM)
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The Flying Spaghetti Monster vs. King Gidhora:
Duel Decks: Emrakul vs. Progenitus
Posted By: Superllama12 (5/24/2011 2:32:06 PM)
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as nasty as progenitus is, they still won't let him past the gate of Malakir.
Posted By: Strawb3rryPanic (1/31/2011 2:26:10 PM)
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I'd talk about him... but he has protection from being talked about.
Posted By: Kirbster (9/5/2010 4:40:10 PM)
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I absolutely love everything about this card. The flavor, the "oh my sweet Urza it's Progenitus" feeling when it hits the field, and how fast it kills people. Finest Hour is a perfect companion for this beast.

And may I say this thing looks BEAUTIFUL in foil. So happy I have one ^_^
Posted By: All_Is_Dust (5/21/2013 8:19:22 AM)
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Alternate flavor text: "To Timmy. Love, R&D"

@Zulutw0: Actually, Protection also prevents the target from being enchanted (if applicable). You could Aura Graft something onto him, but it would immediately be put into the graveyard as a state-based effect.
Posted By: ViashinoWizard (5/18/2013 3:34:12 PM)
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So basically an unblockable 10/10 with shroud.
Posted By: TheWrathofShane (5/6/2013 12:36:50 AM)
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So, uh, that's what Selesnyans worship?
Posted By: Winhert (5/5/2013 10:43:32 PM)
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This useless thing can't even block storm crow. :D
Posted By: TexasDice (4/3/2013 3:27:06 PM)
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Dies to Progenitus.
Posted By: BigPimpin (3/16/2013 9:55:49 PM)
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Use Aura Graft to enchant him!

If you just want to show him the law, you can put him under Arrest!
Posted By: Zulutw0 (2/17/2013 9:51:13 PM)
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Anyone ever played "Zeus: Master of Olympus" ? It's a civilization-genre game. Anyway the intro shows Zeus battling Typhon. I think Zeus would have lost if it had been Progenitus. :3

In fact I find it immensely difficult to believe Progenitus wasn't partly inspired by Typhon.

Also "R&D's Secret Lair" is obviously the best combo card with it.

And Duel Decks: the Flying Spaghetti Monster (Emrakul) versus King Ghidorah (Progenitus) still needs to be a thing.

Use Levitation Prog! ;o
Yoda Say: SIZE MATTERS NOT! XD (that's not what Yoda's Wife said though)
Posted By: ParallaxtheRevan (1/19/2013 8:39:21 AM)
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This card has protection from ratings, so I can't give it a rating.
Posted By: Keiya (12/19/2012 12:43:23 AM)
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WITHOUT the rulings, protection from everything would be so subjective. I mean, if he has protection from everything, he has protection from not being able to attack, so he has haste. Also, he has protection from the stack, and therefore cannot be cast. Also, he has protection from being put into a deck, and cannot be played. Protection from design means we need to undo him.
Must. Stop. Speaking. Protection from theorycraft.
Posted By: Mephy. (12/10/2012 5:35:53 PM)
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