Wellgabber Apothecary

Creature - Merfolk Cleric 2/3, 4W (5)

{1}{W}: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to target tapped Merfolk or Kithkin creature this turn.

"You've discovered that boggarts bite, I see. And will the militia be chasing this lot? . . . Ah, you're staying in town to avoid Nath's hunt. Wise. Now this poultice . . ."

Illus. Brandon Dorman

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 10/1/2007: The targeted creature must be tapped when the ability is activated and when it resolves. It doesn't need to remain tapped in between.
• 10/1/2007: Once the ability has resolved, all damage that would be dealt to that creature for the rest of the turn will be prevented, regardless of whether it's tapped or untapped at the time that damage would be dealt.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander
• Legal in Modern