"Activate this ability only once each turn" doesn't mean a copy of that ability can't be created and resolve in the same turn!
Category: Abilities
If you Whip out an Adephage and get a token, it sticks around.
Whip of Erebos's "exile that thing" trigger isn't copiable, so if you get a token copy of a resurrected Giant Adephage, for example, the token has no obligation to go away at end of turn. Value!
When it’s missed: Triggers with targets or modes
We're running a series of Comp REL trigger tips, regarding when they would be considered missed. Today covers those that have a target or mode.
Gods, 4 devotion, and evolve.
Gods that enter while you have 4 devotion will be a creature when they enter, even though they aren't entering "as a creature." This is confusing, but we explain how that difference matters for enter-the-battlefield triggered abilities!
When Polukranos becomes monstrous, you must choose a legal target if there is one.
Normally, "any number of target [things]" can be "zero," but when you're dividing something (like damage), at least one target must be chosen if possible. So don't monstrify Polukranos when your opponent only has a deathtouch creature!
Activated Abilities: How Many Times They Can Be Used
“How many times can I use my creature’s ability? Just once?” I’ve heard that one a lot, especially among newer players; they want to know how many times they can activate a given ability per turn. The answer is pretty simple: As many times as you can pay for it! The vast majority of activated […]
Abilities, Activated Abilities, Combat Phase, Tournament Rules, Turn Structure, Type & Subtypes, Type Changing
How to Attack with Mutavault
is back in town, and doing fun things! It swings for 2, it gets pumped by , it has the subtypes of Ninja Mutant Turtle- and it taps for mana! What a land. However, some people don’t know how to properly attack with it! You see, to swing with your Mutavault, it has to be […]
Putting Prossh, Jeleva, or Marath onto the battlefield without casting them isn’t that great.
If you’re not casting Prossh, Jeleva, or Marath, their cast/enter the battlefield abilities won’t do anything.
Widespread Panic vs. tutors (and the double whammy vs. Green Sun’s Zenith!)
Don't Panic about tutoring with Widespread Panic! It doesn't force you to shuffle away anything, since the trigger doesn't go on the stack until after the tutor has completely finished resolving (i.e., after you shuffle).