Electrolyze (Commander 2011 #197)

Electrolyze {1}{U}{R}

Instant

Electrolyze deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets.

Draw a card.

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Notes and Rules Information for Electrolyze:
  • You divide the damage as you cast Electrolyze, not as it resolves. Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage. In other words, as you cast Electrolyze, you choose whether to have it deal 2 damage to a single target, or deal 1 damage to each of two targets. (2017-11-17)
  • If Electrolyze targets two creatures and one becomes an illegal target, the remaining target is dealt 1 damage, not 2. You'll still draw a card. (2017-11-17)
  • If all chosen targets are illegal as Electrolyze tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt and you won't draw a card. (2017-11-17)