Poisoned is a rules term introduced in Mirrodin Besieged. A player is poisoned if they have any poison counters. It doesn't matter how many poison counters the player has. Some creatures become stronger if the opponent is poisoned.[1]
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (April 12, 2024—Outlaws of Thunder Junction)
- Poisoned
- Having one or more poison counters. See rule 122, “Counters.”
Creatures that benefit from opponents being "poisoned"
- Chained Throatseeker
- Mycosynth Fiend
- Phyrexian Swarmlord
- Septic Rats
- Viridian Betrayers
- Whispering Specter
Instants that benefit from opponents being "poisoned"
References
- ↑ Wizards of the Coast (January 2011). "Mirrodin Besieged mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.