Can you play Deathgrip if you don't have two friendly units?

Ruling: No. Deathgrip requires you to choose two friendly units as targets when you play it: one to kill and another to receive the Might bonus. You must have at least two friendly units on the board to play Deathgrip.

Sequence:

  • When you play Deathgrip, you must choose both targets: the unit to kill and the unit to receive +[M]
  • Both units are locked as targets when the spell is placed on the chain
  • Upon resolution, the targeted unit is killed and the other receives the Might bonus (if still legal)
  • You draw 1 card regardless of whether the targets are still legal

Nuances:

  • If the unit targeted to receive the Might bonus leaves the board before resolution, the kill still happens (if that target is legal) but the Might bonus cannot be applied. The card draw still occurs.
FAQ #10116May 6, 2026Rule 355.8