What is Annihilator 2 MTG?
In the game of Magic: The Gathering, Annihilator 2 is a triggered ability that allows a creature with this ability to destroy its controller’s two permanents whenever it attacks. Annihilator 2 is a powerful ability that can deal significant damage to an opponent and disrupt their strategy in a game.
When does Annihilator Trigger?
Annihilator 2 triggers during the declare attackers step, so whenever a creature with annihilation 2 attacks. It’s important to remember that Annihilator triggers during the declare attackers step, so it will deal its damage before the abilities and effects of the declaring attacker’s creatures are resolving.
How does Annihilator 2 Works?
When a creature with Annihilator 2 attacks, its trigger is put on the stack and waits to resolve before the declare blockers step starts. Once the declare blockers step is complete, annihilation 2 resolves immediately after, allowing it to destroy two permanents permanently. Annihilator 2 is a special case, where the word “can’t” instead of “won’t“ means it ignores the game rules, making it super effective.
Difference between Annihilator 1 and Annihilator 2
Annihilator 1 is very different from Annihilator 2. Annihilator 1 only says the creature’s controller needs to sacrifice one permanent (land, creature, object) whenever the creature attack, while Annihilator 2 is much powerful saying that two permanents should be sacrificed.
In the following table summarizing the main differences, it is easy to visually distinguish the differences between anihilator 1 an 2.
| Triggering Condition | Annihilator 1 | Annihilator 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Permanents to Sacrifice | One Permanent | Two Permanents |
| Trigger during Declare Attackers Step or After | Declare Attackers Step | Declare Attackers Step |
Does Double Strike Matter with Annihilator 2?
When a creature with anihilator 2 attacks alone and double strike, as well as any other type of strike, it takes twice the amount of destruction (damage). This additional strike can result in another double strike and so you keep the attack and subsequent attack with a double for another strike, and therefore keep striking for a new number of destructions the destruction.
Does Infect and Annihilator have Effect on Each Other
Both infect and annihilators 2 have a large number of cards that destroy things. However, due to the difference in types and purposes of these options, there are no actual relationships between the two for destructions, and even so, if a path with both infection and killing cards were chosen, your enemy could only destroy for you once with the current choice, so you did not need to worry whether both infect and killing to choose one for the battle for you.