Rules point

[Tonytron]

Hi Folkz,

I got a doubt about 2 cards:
I already have a Death Baron turn 3, then
I draw a Skeleton Archer and playing it,
So I do 1 damage to another creature in front of me,
Did the Skeleton Archer get ''Deathtouch'' ability with this kind of damage ? Because it's not really a contact damage...
Or the ''deathtouch'' concern only ''melee'' attack & damage ?
 
Thanks in adv.

[Aetherium Slinky]

No, deathctouch applies to all damage. Death Baron's ability is static which means it applies already when the creature is entering the battlefield. It has deathtouch when it hits the battlefield and once the ETB trigger goes off it deals one point of deathtouch damage.

[Mynus]

Yeah, deathtouch is any damage, not just combat, which is why something like Viridian Longbow is often found in decks that feature a deathtouch commander.

[ApothecaryGeist]

I will reiterate.  Yes.  The Skeleton Archer will have deathtouch here.


Much like the +1/+1 granted by Death Baron.  There won't be a point when the skeleton archer is on the field as a 3/3.  It will enter the battlefield as a 4/4.  It will also enter the battlefield with deathtouch.

[Tonytron]

Thanks a lot in fact there is no ''separe'' damage in Magic, but only abilities involving Deathtouch to this damages, thanks a lot guys !