Doom Whisperer in play with Vilis, Broker of Blood I’m wondering if I use Doom Whisperer to surveil, do I draw two cards first from Vilis, or after I surveil. I guess it boils down to when does the activation cost occur. Detailed explanation would be great for later similar questions, but quick answer is fine too. Thanks in advance for your help.
Any triggered ability that triggers during the casting of a spell or activation of an ability, goes on top of that spell/ability on the stack and will resolve first. Paying costs is part of that process. It doesn't matter when during that process the trigger event occurs. So you will draw cards first and surveil afterwards.
Edit:
Keep in mind, that this goes for activated abilities that use the stack. Activated mana abilities, otoh, don't use the stack and resolve immediately upon resolution, before any trigger from their activation can even make it to the stack.
Edit:
Keep in mind, that this goes for activated abilities that use the stack. Activated mana abilities, otoh, don't use the stack and resolve immediately upon resolution, before any trigger from their activation can even make it to the stack.
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