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Does Void Gate give +1 damage to all instances of Icathian Rain or just to instances that target units at the Void Gate?

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FAQ #4236·asked by 183488704185106432·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: The intended ruling (RAI) is that Void Gate only gives +1 bonus damage to instances that target units at the Void Gate battlefield. However, as written (RAW), if any instance of a multi-target spell like Icathian Rain affects a unit at Void Gate, the entire spell gains bonus damage and all instances deal +1 damage regardless of location.

Sequence:

  • Check if the spell affects any unit at Void Gate
  • If yes, the spell gains "1 bonus damage"
  • Each instance of damage the spell deals is increased by 1 (including instances targeting other locations)

Nuances:

  • This RAW interpretation applies to any multi-target spell (like Falling Star) where at least one target is at Void Gate
  • The wording has been identified as needing clarification/errata
  • The card should read "Spells and abilities deal 1 Bonus Damage to units here" to match the intended behavior
  • The terms "affecting" and "bonus damage" are not formally defined in the comprehensive rules
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