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Yixlid Jailer and Bridge from Below

Oct. 1, 2013 08:59:51 AM

Julien de Graat
Judge (Uncertified)

German-speaking countries

Yixlid Jailer and Bridge from Below

Adam has Bridge from Below in his graveyard while Nadine controls Yixlid Jailer. Adam casts Darkblast targeting Yixlid Jailer and Yixlid Jailer dies. Does this trigger the ability of Bridge from Below to exile Bridge from Below?

I believe it won't because of this:
Originally posted by CR 603.6d:

Leaves-the-battlefield abilities, abilities that trigger when a permanent phases out, abilities that trigger when an object that all players can see is put into a hand or library, abilities that trigger specifically when an object becomes unattached, abilities that trigger when a player loses control of an object, and abilities that trigger when a player planeswalks away from a plane will trigger based on their existence, and the appearance of objects, prior to the event rather than afterward.

Is that correct? If not, what happens and why?
Thanks. :)

Edited Julien de Graat (Oct. 1, 2013 09:02:31 AM)

Oct. 1, 2013 12:42:59 PM

Daniel Kitachewsky
Judge (Uncertified)

France

Yixlid Jailer and Bridge from Below

You are correct.

Since this is a leaves-the-battlefield trigger (the trigger event is an object going to the graveyard from the battlefield), you look at the game state just before the move to see whether it triggers. Since at that moment Bridge from Below doesn't have any ability, it won't trigger.

Daniel Kitachewsky
L3, Paris, France
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