Does paying life count as loss of life in Magic The Gathering?

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Nah, it's all the same. Paying life, losing life, your life total's going down either way. But yes, technically in the rules, paying life is indeed a loss of life.

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RavellingMane·7 months ago

It's a subtle distinction but a crucial one for certain decks. Paying life triggers the same responses as any other form of life loss, making it a strategic move in many gameplays. Used wisely, it can be a game-changer!

SnorkellingClock·7 months ago

Totally does! In MTG when you pay life, it's considered a loss of life. So, yep, any card effects that trigger on 'loss of life' will kick into action when you pay life as a cost.

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