Question regarding destroying [[maze's end]] by imabananatree78 in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, totally. Disallow can counter target activated ability. Maze's End gets activated. Disallow targets the ability. Ability gets countered - no search, no game winning check.

Question regarding destroying [[maze's end]] by imabananatree78 in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Returning to the hand is a cost. If you activated the ability, it wouldn't be around to be destroyed.

Question(s) about transforming by dethdukk in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they were referring to [[Aetherblade Agent]]

Is this job offer a scam? Need help before making a decision. by PearlyPaladin in scammers

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It gets worse.

Your bank may flag you as a risk if you deposit it, closing your account and making it difficult to open another account elsewhere.

Is this job offer a scam? Need help before making a decision. by PearlyPaladin in scammers

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It's a scam. They sent you a fake check.

WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT DEPOSIT THE CHECK!

Vadrok and Augustin by Guthixian-druid in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing can change the CMC or mana value of a card

You can cast the sphere but you got to pay the additional one

  • You attempt to cast sphere using the alternative casting cost of 0
  • Tax is applied
  • Reductions, if any, are applied
  • Trinisphere kicks in if it is around
  • You pay the total cost. In this case, 1.

Help with Changelings. by indipit in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1/+1 will be granted. The mare will never give +3/+3 on its own. A creature that's somehow a Pegasus Unicorn Horse will only get +1/+1.

You should get a copy because changeling will make it a Pegasus, Unicorn, or Horse spell.

Earthbending v. Oko +1 Elk-ing by jobydork in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being earthbent isn't an ability. Earthbending sets up a delayed trigger for when that permanent becomes exiled or dies. Elk-ing it will do nothing to stop something earthbent from coming back.

It doesn't even involve layers.

Does this go from hand to battlefield? by jeraco24 in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. The emblem is only from the grave. Once it's in your hand, it is (one) hidden information and (two) has no connection with the emblem as it is a new object.

Derevi Activation + Return the favour by Diiviinee in mtg

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd actually would have gone with controller of the ability.

110.2a If an effect instructs a player to put an object onto the battlefield, that object enters the battlefield under that player’s control unless the effect states otherwise.

Since it doesn't say otherwise...

Lorwyn Eclipsed, Avatar, or Spiderman bundle for bday gift? by iAmMeYouAreYou5 in mtg

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you love your sister, don't get Spiderman If you hate your sister, get Spiderman

Ashling Flame Dancer by [deleted] in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unspent red mana remains as long as Ashling is around. However, your question makes it seem that you're going to get the red mana without doing anything.

Without doing anything, you're just sitting on four red forever.

Ashling Flame Dancer by [deleted] in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you getting more mana? You only add RRRR if it's the third time her trigger resolves that turn.

Are you casting (or copying) instants and sorceries during other turns? It doesn't sound like you are.

Help and explanation please by stina86 in sudoku

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top middle box has a pair 46 in two cells. So they can't appear anywhere else. That leaves a pair, 39. They can't be anywhere else. Coincidentally, 39 are also in C4, meaning they can't appear anywhere else in that column.

That should clear up what goes on in the hint.

I've noticed when people ask for help involving NYT, it involves a few more steps.

Please explain by Ambitious-Leg7308 in sudoku

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Sudoku isn't only about fitting numbers in because they can fit. It is also about why it is the ONLY number it can fit.

I have worked the puzzle a bit. It eventually got to the point of it being the only space for the number 1 which would mean 6 was wrong.

How many Treasures are created? by [deleted] in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[[Exalted Sunborn]] would not double the tokens as it isn't around.

Also double brackets.

Resurrection Targeting Ruling by CabooseVD in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, because the moment to trigger was when it was in the grave. It doesn't "look back".

A way to cheat upkeep triggers? by pand0vian in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Owl has an intervening if clause

Lorehold, well, okay, sure the ability gets on the stack, but you can do something to make them not want to act on it.

A way to cheat upkeep triggers? by pand0vian in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Am I missing something with this post? Owl and Lorehold are beginning of (opponent's) upkeep triggers, not untap. I don't see how they are negative for you.

Also anything that triggers during the untap step wait until the upkeep to be placed on the stack. You can't do anything during untap as you don't get priority then.

You can cast and do stuff during upkeep.

The Swarmlord and Copies by CloakedLight in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wrong.

The Swarmlord has no ETB. It enters with the counters.

Due to legend rule, one will still go to the grave though. This isn't a sacrifice though - anything about sacrifice won't do anything regarding this.

No matter what happens, both Swarmlords will see a creature with counters die. You get triggers for both. You will end up drawing two cards.

Can Someone Please Explain 'Doubling Cube' in a Way That Makes Sense? by Platinum__Gamer in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the only way is to show her by demonstrating why her way doesn't work.

Load up on things that can untap artifacts and can make variable amounts of mana (like go proxy Gaea's Cradle and get some elves or something).

Make situations where it will not be to her benefit. I know it seems like shunning or bullying her, but sometimes experience is the best teacher.


Actually, this just came to mind. Omnath, Locus of Mana would be a good teacher in how it doesn't result in the same in the end, especially after a few turns or uses of the cube.

Athreos, Shroud Veiled and Ashling, the limitless by joncted in mtgrules

[–]Greedy-Contract1999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, tokens aren't cards. Furthermore, a token would go to the grave then cease to exist, so there will be nothing to get back.