Marchesa's Smuggler {U}{R}

Creature — Human Rogue

Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

{1}{U}{R}: Target creature you control gains haste until end of turn and can’t be blocked this turn.

“Watch your head … and your back.”

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Once dethrone triggers, it doesn't matter what happens to the players' life totals before the ability resolves. You'll put a +1/+1 counter on the creature even if the defending player doesn't have the most life as the ability resolves. (2014-05-29)
The +1/+1 counter is put on the creature before blockers are declared. (2014-05-29)

In a Two-Headed Giant game, dethrone will trigger if the creature attacks either player on the team with the most life or tied for the most life. (2014-05-29)
Dethrone doesn't trigger if the creature attacks a planeswalker, even if its controller has the most life. The same is true if the creature attacks a battle, even if its protector has the most life. (2023-07-28)