Seraph of the Sword
Creature — Angel
Flying
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to this creature.
"Only when my sword lies idle shall I rejoice."
Jaime Jones
Magic 2014 (M14)
• #31Rulings
If Seraph of the Sword blocks a creature with trample, that creature’s controller must assign 3 damage to Seraph of the Sword (assuming it’s blocking no other creatures, there was no damage marked on it, and nothing has changed its toughness). The remainder can be assigned to the defending player or planeswalker.
(wotc • 2013-07-01)
Rulings
If Seraph of the Sword blocks a creature with trample, that creature’s controller must assign 3 damage to Seraph of the Sword (assuming it’s blocking no other creatures, there was no damage marked on it, and nothing has changed its toughness). The remainder can be assigned to the defending player or planeswalker.
(wotc • 2013-07-01)