Simulacrum (Summer Magic / Edgar #130)

Simulacrum {1}{B}

Instant

You gain life equal to the damage dealt to you this turn. Simulacrum deals damage to target creature you control equal to the damage dealt to you this turn.

Illustrated by Mark Poole

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Historic
Modern
Brawl
Legacy
Timeless
Vintage
Pauper
Commander
Penny
Oathbreaker
Notes and Rules Information for Simulacrum:
  • You can't use Simulacrum on Loss of Life, just damage. (2004-10-04)
  • This is not damage prevention or redirection. It actually is life gain and newly dealt damage. (2004-10-04)
  • Simulacrum is the source of the damage. If an effect needs to know a characteristic of the damage's source, it will see the damage coming from Simulacrum. (2008-08-01)