Do each of the abilities listed on Majestic Myriarch trigger separately?
So, If I have a creature with flying, and another creature with indestructible, does Myriarch gain flying first, and then indestructible, or does it gain them both simultaneously?
Do each of the abilities listed on Majestic Myriarch trigger separately?
Majestic Myriarch has only two abilities.
112.2c An object may have multiple abilities. If the object is represented by a card, then aside from
certain defined abilities that may be strung together on a single line (see rule 702, “Keyword
Abilities”), each paragraph break in a card’s text marks a separate ability. If the object is not
represented by a card, the effect that created it may have given it multiple abilities. An object
may also be granted additional abilities by a spell or ability. If an object has multiple instances
of the same ability, each instance functions independently. This may or may not produce more
effects than a single instance; refer to the specific ability for more information.
The first one is a static ability (specifically a characteristic-defining ability) and therefore never triggers. The second one triggers only once each combat.
So, If I have a creature with flying, and another creature with indestructible, does Myriarch gain flying first, and then indestructible, or does it gain them both simultaneously?
608.2c The controller of the spell or ability follows its instructions in the order written. However,
replacement effects may modify these actions. In some cases, later text on the card may modify
the meaning of earlier text (for example, “Destroy target creature. It can’t be regenerated” or
“Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, put it on top of its owner’s library
instead of into its owner’s graveyard.”) Don’t just apply effects step by step without thinking in
these cases—read the whole text and apply the rules of English to the text.
If it gains, for example, flying and indestructible that way, there will be a moment in the resolution of that ability when it has flying but not indestructible. But I can not imagine any circumstance in which that detail might matter.
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At the beginning of each combat, Majestic Myriarch gains flying until end of turn if you control a creature with flying. The same is true for first strike, double strike, deathtouch, haste, hexproof, indestructible, lifelink, menace, reach, trample, and vigilance.
So it is only one trigger and no longer an intervenig if.
So, If I have a creature with flying, and another creature with indestructible, does Myriarch gain flying first, and then indestructible, or does it gain them both simultaneously?
If it gains, for example, flying and indestructible that way, there will be a moment in the resolution of that ability when it has flying but not indestructible. But I can not imagine any circumstance in which that detail might matter.
So it is only one trigger and no longer an intervenig if.
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