As a general rule if an ability is on a permanent that ability will only work whilst the permanent is on the battlefield unless it specifically states it works in another zone like on Wonder or the ability does no make sense if it only works whilst it is on the battlefield like can't be countered.
The relevant ability on Icefall regent does not fall into either of those categories so it will only funtion whilst it on the battlefield not whilst it is a spell on the stack.
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Abilities only work while the object they are on are on the battlefield, unless the wording of the ability only makes sense that it would work in another zone (i.e. "Can't be countered" or Tymaret, the Murder King's second ability), or if it specifically states that it would work in that other zone (Bridge from Below).
Also, look at the Oracle text for cards for the offical wording. Kaervek's Torch was errata'd to specifically mention that it works only when the spell is on the stack (thus, there is no tax on targeting it in an opponent's graveyard).
You are right in that it is not worded the same way. However, when Icefall Regeant is on the stack, it is only a spell and can safely be targeted by any spell without the necessity to pay extra mana to target it.
I'm guessing that last ability doesn't work on the stack, but I'd like to know for sure. Thanks!
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The difference with Frost Titan is being countered vs. costing more.
The relevant ability on Icefall regent does not fall into either of those categories so it will only funtion whilst it on the battlefield not whilst it is a spell on the stack.
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Also, look at the Oracle text for cards for the offical wording. Kaervek's Torch was errata'd to specifically mention that it works only when the spell is on the stack (thus, there is no tax on targeting it in an opponent's graveyard).
You are right in that it is not worded the same way. However, when Icefall Regeant is on the stack, it is only a spell and can safely be targeted by any spell without the necessity to pay extra mana to target it.
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