Scobax
| Name | Scobax |
|---|---|
| Type | Reaction |
| Description | [pre] Reduce a bleed against you by 1. [str] The acting minion gets -1 stealth. [str] is not a Discipline. [STR] As [str] above, and the action fails unless the acting minion burns 1 blood or life. |
| Artist | Aaron Acevedo |
| Set | Heirs to the Blood #101691 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Aaron Acevedo |
| Krcg Id | 101691 |
| Disciplines | str, pre |
| Legal Since | 2010-02-03 |
| Source Hash | 7056c423081c2ec97274a25b731d15e36c41e73a |
| Printed Name | Scobax |
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About Scobax
Scobax, Reaction, designed by Aaron Acevedo first released in februari 2010 in the set Heirs to the Blood.
Scobax is most useful in a defensive deck that expects to block actions—especially a deck with vampires or other minions that can use its [str] option to reduce an acting minion’s stealth, or its [STR] option to force an action to fail unless the actor pays blood or life. It can also shave one point off a bleed when you cannot block, but that effect is modest. Whether it is worth playing depends on your deck: it costs no blood and offers flexible defense, but is a reaction that does not itself provide a block, and its stronger effects require the relevant strength discipline; decks already using reliable stealth reduction or action-canceling reactions will usually prefer those more dependable tools. Consider Scobax as a low-cost filler when you need extra defensive options and can exploit its discipline text, rather than as a staple; without those synergies, it is unlikely to outperform more reliable reactions such as Eyes of Argus for blocking or Deflection for handling bleeds.
Rules
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[STR]If an action fails, it was not blocked. Cards/effects depending on a block (e.g. {Mirror Image}, [FOR] {Freak Drive}) cannot be played/used. [LSJ 20070219]
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[STR]Cannot be used while a block is being attempted, or has already been successful. [ANK 20260316] [LSJ 20041022]
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[STR]If the action fails, modifiers and reactions that can be used at the end/after an action can still be used afterwards (after combat, if any). [ANK 20221205] [ANK 20220118] [RTR 20180719] [LSJ 20041022]
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[STR]If the action fails, the action has reached resolution, so is subject to NRA (Non Repeatable Action) rules. [ANK 20211015] [RTR 20180719]
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[str],[STR]Sequencing rules apply. You must gain the impulse to be able to use the reaction, or use the effect (whichever is applicable). Other Methuselahs must declare block attempts (or not) and pass the impulse to you as normal. [ANK 20200607]
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[str]/[STR]Can be played/used any time during the action before resolution; a block attempt is not required. [LSJ 20020612]
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When played, a multi-Disciplines card counts as requiring the Discipline(s) being used. In the hand, library, or ash heap, the card is considered to require any and/or all Disciplines listed on it. [LSJ 20011204-3] [PIB 20130704]
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Frequently asked questions about Scobax
What type of card is Scobax?
Scobax is a Reaction card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Scobax?
[pre] Reduce a bleed against you by 1. [str] The acting minion gets -1 stealth. [str] is not a Discipline. [STR] As [str] above, and the action fails unless the acting minion burns 1 blood or life.
What is the original set of Scobax?
Scobax was first released in the set Heirs to the Blood, illustrated by Aaron Acevedo.
What is the legality of Scobax?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Scobax can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.