Avalanche Giant/Rulings


 * Q: When my opponent blocks Avalanche Giant, does Avalanche Giant break a shield before or after the 2 creatures battle?
 * A: Before. Abilities that happen when a creature becomes blocked always resolve before the creatures battle.


 * Q: When this creature becomes blocked and breaks a shield, can my opponent use the "shield trigger" ability of that shield?
 * A: Yes. Avalanche Giant's ability causes a normal shield-break, just as an unblocked creature does.