Can Siege-Gang Commander be sacrificed to itself

[Dan Turner]

Siege-Gang Commander (http://magiccards.info/10e/en/234.html)

Ok I played in the GP Trials yesterday and won a match due to waht I think was an improper Judge call.


My opponent was a 2 life with a pernicious deed in play only thing i had was siege gang he had 6 mana available next turn so i have to win this turn.

I ask the judge if I can sac siege to itself for the win he tells me:

It is a goblin he saw no reason why not.

My problem is I believe that when i sac the siege it can no longer do the damage, but I had to ask because it meant the difference between the final table and going home.

It just bothers me that my win may have been tainted by an improper call and honestly at this point there is nothing I can do about ti but I would like to know for future reference.

[Atwa]

He can.

You pay for the cost and the ability is put on the stack. SGC doesn't need to be in play anymore, since the ability has been put on the stack already.

It is no different than Wasteland. Only wasteland states: sac this card and SGC give you the option between other goblins and itself.

(If I'm wrong, I've been cheating for over 6 years.......)

[scrow213]

You are correct. The ability exists independent of the source. He can sac himself for damage.

[Dan Turner]

Ok so I was wrong thanks I feel better than about winning