In combat he can be so saved by a Methuselah whose turn it is not,
sure.
It won't work on the "otherwise damaged" bit, by card text on LfD.
> If so, does Left for Dead drop off at the end of the action or
> stay on him, preventing him from untapping, as for a real ally?
It stays on him, but has no effect after the action is finished, since
it only works on allies.
LSJ
What if that vampire plays Grandest Trick later in the game and gets
into combat? Does he burn instantly due to card text on Left for Dead?
Chris.
Yes.
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