To me, Ward looks like it exactly works on the stack but on Mark Rosewater’s Blogatog I saw this: “Ward doesn’t work on the stack.” with MaRo responding to that with “FYI”. What am I missing?
The reminder text specifies "this permanent". On the stack, it's not a permanent. Just like an opponent can target a Spined Megalodon spell with something like Cancel while it is on the stack.
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To me, [Ward looks like it exactly works on the stack but on Mark Rosewater’s Blogatog I saw this: “Ward doesn’t work on the stack.” with MaRo responding to that with “FYI”. What am I missing?
Abilities of permanents only work while they are on the battlefield, unless it is made clear that they work in another zone instead.
113.6. Abilities of an instant or sorcery spell usually function only while that object is on the stack. Abilities of all other objects usually function only while that object is on the battlefield. The exceptions are as follows[...]
I'm a former judge (lapsed), who keeps up to date on rules and policy. Keep in mind that judges' answers aren't necessarily more valid than those of people who aren't judges; what matters is we can quote the rules to back up our answers. When in doubt, ask for such quotes.
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