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Eternal of Harsh Truths

Card Name

Eternal of Harsh Truths

Mana Cost

2

Type

Creature – Zombie Cleric

Rarity

Uncommon

rules Text

Afflict 2 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 2 life.)Whenever Eternal of Harsh Truths attacks and isn't blocked, draw a card.

Flavor Text

"If creating the Eternals was Bolas's plan here, what is his plan for the Eternals?" —Jace Beleren

Legal Formats

Commander, Explorer, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Pauper, Standard

Rulings

(7/14/2017)
An ability that triggers when something "attacks and isn't blocked" triggers in the declare blockers step after blockers are declared if (1) that creature is attacking and (2) no creatures are declared to block it. It will trigger even if that creature was put onto the battlefield attacking rather than having been declared as an attacker in the declare attackers step.
(7/14/2017)
If multiple creatures block a creature with afflict, afflict triggers only once.
(7/14/2017)
Afflict causes the defending player to lose life; it's not damage or combat damage.
(7/14/2017)
Afflict resolves before combat damage is dealt. If this loss of life brings a player to 0 life or less, that player loses the game immediately. A blocking creature with lifelink won't deal combat damage in time to save that player.
(7/28/2023)
If a creature is attacking a planeswalker, that planeswalker's controller is the defending player. If a creature is attacking a battle, that battle's protector is the defending player.