Hey there, a question regarding the timing of when I can play Gather Specimens.
I control Oath of Druids. I have a Gather Specimens in my hand. Oath of Druids triggers on my opponent's upkeep. My opponent searches her library and puts that creature into play. Can I respond with Gather Specimens to take control of the creature? Or do I need to play Gather Specimens in response to the Oath of Druids trigger?
You need to cast Gather Specimens in response to the trigger (before it resolves) at which point the opponent can just choose not to reveal cards.
Gate to the Æther is the same. They must reveal the card, but they don't have to put it onto the battlefield so if it is a creature they can choose to leave it on top so nothing happens with Gather Specimens.
I control Oath of Druids. I have a Gather Specimens in my hand. Oath of Druids triggers on my opponent's upkeep. My opponent searches her library and puts that creature into play. Can I respond with Gather Specimens to take control of the creature? Or do I need to play Gather Specimens in response to the Oath of Druids trigger?
Also, does it play out the same with Gate to the Aether?
Thank you!
Gate to the Æther is the same. They must reveal the card, but they don't have to put it onto the battlefield so if it is a creature they can choose to leave it on top so nothing happens with Gather Specimens.