diff --git a/Mage.Sets/src/mage/cards/t/TergridGodOfFright.java b/Mage.Sets/src/mage/cards/t/TergridGodOfFright.java
index 5df3631c0c9..9a8c1d07d51 100644
--- a/Mage.Sets/src/mage/cards/t/TergridGodOfFright.java
+++ b/Mage.Sets/src/mage/cards/t/TergridGodOfFright.java
@@ -211,6 +211,10 @@ class TergridsLaternEffect extends OneShotEffect {
             choice.setChoices(choiceSet);
             targetedPlayer.choose(aiOutcome, choice, game);
             chosen = choice.getChoice();
+            if (chosen == null) {
+                // on disconnect
+                chosen = LIFE_LOSS_CHOICE;
+            }
         } else {
             chosen = LIFE_LOSS_CHOICE;
         }