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, as long as they have more than zero. 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.