So just to confirm, with the jarad-lightningbolt example we've been using, there is no way I can stop Jarad from using that ability unless I have stifle?
I think the answer is "Yes, there is no way."
I am messing with this cool-clunky style program called LackeyCCG. We should play sometime soon.
So after Jarad's summon resolves Player 1 pays his ability cost and then player 2 Lightningbolts, that means Lightning Bolt resolves first before he can sacrifice himself, successfully preventing his ability from resolving, right?
What if Lightning bolt was cast first and then player 1 pays his ability cost? Does that mean his ability to target sacrificing himself resolves first?
Because I'm also wondering if a creature can be sacrificed for its effects as soon as its summon resolves even with summoning sickness.
Player 1 Summons Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord (She has 1 creature card in the graveyard)
Player 2 Counters with Lightning Bolt
Player 1 Pays 3 mana (1colorless, 1green, 1black) to activate his ability to sacrifice itself to damage both players '3'
Player 2 argues that Lightning bolt stops Jarad's summon from resolving
Player 1 argues that it is not a counter spell it is a damage spell so it does resolve and therefore has a +1/+1 and is able to put its ability on the stack especially because it doesn't have to tap for it meaning summoning sickness is not a factor neither.
Also, if I lightning bolt, my opponent giant growths (on a 1/1 creature), and then I use prodigal poke (direct 1 damage, right) after everything resolves, does that 4/4 creature die from added damage?
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It's always great reading from you.
So just to confirm, with the jarad-lightningbolt example we've been using, there is no way I can stop Jarad from using that ability unless I have stifle?
I think the answer is "Yes, there is no way."
I am messing with this cool-clunky style program called LackeyCCG. We should play sometime soon.
Yes, thunderbolt targets Jarad.
So after Jarad's summon resolves Player 1 pays his ability cost and then player 2 Lightningbolts, that means Lightning Bolt resolves first before he can sacrifice himself, successfully preventing his ability from resolving, right?
What if Lightning bolt was cast first and then player 1 pays his ability cost? Does that mean his ability to target sacrificing himself resolves first?
Because I'm also wondering if a creature can be sacrificed for its effects as soon as its summon resolves even with summoning sickness.
BTW, you are awesome.
Player 2 Counters with Lightning Bolt
Player 1 Pays 3 mana (1colorless, 1green, 1black) to activate his ability to sacrifice itself to damage both players '3'
Player 2 argues that Lightning bolt stops Jarad's summon from resolving
Player 1 argues that it is not a counter spell it is a damage spell so it does resolve and therefore has a +1/+1 and is able to put its ability on the stack especially because it doesn't have to tap for it meaning summoning sickness is not a factor neither.
Who is right and who is wrong?
Looking forward to your response!!
I registered specifically for this article.
Just so you know, I am impressed. You are articulate, informative, and I can tell you really enjoy this game. So, Thank you.
Anyway, back to my question...
Admittedly, after an hour of reading, my head started spinning a little.
Example # 2
So Player A gets to keep Priority after Brainstorm resolves and is able to cast the Counterspell he obtained, Why?
Because it is his turn?