So, me and my Fiancée were playing together and came across a really weird scenario that I think I understand, but it involves a lot of stack rulings and It's honestly a mess for me to try to understand.
Artisan of Kozilek Has an ability that when it's cast, it returns a target creature to the battlefield
Cryptic Command Has the option to Counter a target spell, and can also choose to return a permanent to the hand.
Now, I already think I know that cast means that Kozilek's ability goes on the stack even if it's countered, I suppose the confusion comes from WHEN the returned creature hits the battlefield, and if it can be hit by Crytic's return permanent ability. How does this whole interaction work? Does the creature exist when Cryptic is on the stack?
I cast Artisan of Kozilek and she responds with Cryptic Command to hit Kozilek, and also the potential returned creature
Artisan of Kozilek Has an ability that when it's cast, it returns a target creature to the battlefield
Cryptic Command Has the option to Counter a target spell, and can also choose to return a permanent to the hand.
Now, I already think I know that cast means that Kozilek's ability goes on the stack even if it's countered, I suppose the confusion comes from WHEN the returned creature hits the battlefield, and if it can be hit by Crytic's return permanent ability. How does this whole interaction work? Does the creature exist when Cryptic is on the stack?