Do copied spells trigger y shtola?
No, copied spells do not trigger Y'shtola's ability because copying a spell is not the same as casting it, and her trigger specifically requires you to cast a noncreature spell with mana value 3 or greater. While the copy has the same mana value as the original, the act of putting a copy onto the stack doesn't fulfill the "when you cast" condition, so her drain/gain effect won't happen for the copy itself.Does copying a spell copy cast triggers?
A copy of a spell remembers all choices made when casting the original, but not whether it was cast. 707.10. To copy a spell, activated ability, or triggered ability means to put a copy of it onto the stack; a copy of a spell isn't cast and a copy of an activated ability isn't activated.Does copying a spell trigger Rhystic study?
No. When they cast a spell, your [[Rhystic Study]] trigger goes on the stack.Do copies of spells trigger heroic?
Heroic abilities won't trigger when a copy of a spell is created on the stack or when a spell's targets are changed to include a creature with a heroic ability. If the spell that caused heroic to be triggered is countered, heroic will still resolve.Does Magecraft trigger for each copy?
If an effect creates multiple copies of an instant or sorcery spell, magecraft abilities trigger once for each copy created by the effect. Some effects instruct you to copy an instant or sorcery card in a zone other than the stack. These copies do not cause magecraft abilities to trigger.Clones & Copy Effects Judge's Corner #69
Does Zethi trigger Magecraft twice?
Magecraft only Triggers when a) you cast an Instant/Sorcery Spell, or b) you you put an Instant/Sorcery Spell-Copy on the Stack. Zethi is creating Instant/Sorcery Card-Copies in Exile, then has you Cast those Instant/Sorcery Spells. Thus, Magecraft only triggers one time, per Spell being Cast.Does prowess trigger off copied spells?
No, simply copying a spell (creating a copy on the stack) does not trigger Prowess because Prowess cares about casting spells, not creating copies of them on the stack; however, if the effect * copies a card and allows you to cast that copy*, then Prowess does trigger because you are fulfilling the "cast" requirement, as seen with cards like Mizzix's Mastery.Can you counter a copied spell?
Yes, you can counter a copy of a spell in Magic: The Gathering, because copies become their own separate spells on the stack, but it depends on how it was copied and the timing, as copies without targets (like from Storm) are harder to stop than targeted copies, and you can even counter the original to make the copying spell fizzle if it targets.Do token copies trigger the legendary rule?
Yes. However, the legend rule will kick in if you control both and they have the same name and the copy is also legendary. You will immediately be forced to choose one, the other will die. Note that this is not sacrificing, but it is dying.Does mutate trigger heroic?
Heroic triggers when you cast a spell that targets the Artisan. Casting a mutate targeting the Artisan will trigger it. However, the mutate spell isn't a creature that can be copied, it is a spell on the stack.Does copying a spell trigger guttersnipe?
No, copying a spell usually does not trigger Guttersnipe because copying puts a copy on the stack, but you must cast a spell for Guttersnipe's ability to trigger (dealing 2 damage). However, if the copy effect specifically says you get to cast the copy (like with Isochron Scepter or Cipher), then it will trigger Guttersnipe, but not with Reverberate or Storm.Does Ulalek copy kickers?
Yes. If you pay for one or both of the Kickers Costs, Ulalek Copying the Ability will retain the fact that the original Spell was Kicked.Does copying a spell trigger Vivi?
Yes, copies of noncreature spells that are cast will still trigger Vivi.Does copying a spell increase storm?
No, copies of spells created by effects like Storm, Replicate, or other copy spells do not count towards the Storm count because they are put directly onto the stack and are not "cast", which is what Storm specifically cares about. The original spell with Storm counts as one cast, but the copies it creates don't trigger or add to the count for other Storm spells, preventing infinite loops and clearly separating "copying a spell" from "casting a spell".Does the Isochron scepter count as casting?
Yes - Sceptor creates the copy in exile and then you cast the spell from exile.Does multikicker get copied?
You must choose all modes (and paying all costs, like kicker, multikicker, or spree) when casting a spell, then, when it is resolving, or on the stack, it can be copied. Copying it copies all modes and options chosen and paid for when casting. They copy the card as it was cast. They would copy the modes you payed for.Do clones trigger ETB?
Yes. Clone effects are replacement effects that change how your clone enters the battlefield. If you copy something with an ETB trigger, the game "sees" a copy of that creature entering the battlefield and the ETB trigger goes on the stack.Why are the planet lands not legendary?
Named lands often aren't legendary anymore because it was a design issue for constructed where the restriction was disliked. Maybe they will make a Planet rule similar to the Legend rule. Making the planet lands legendary is unnecessary from a balancing standpoint because they require so much investment and are slow.What magic card removes the legendary rule?
To bypass the legend rule in Magic: The Gathering, use cards like Mirror Gallery or Mirror Box to remove the rule entirely, or Sakashima of a Thousand Faces to copy legends without rule issues; other options include The Master, Multiplied, Cadric, Soul Kindler, or Sliver Gravemother for specific tokens/types, or creating non-legendary copies with cards like Spark Double or Helm of the Host.Can you overload a copied spell?
If i cast a spell with overload, and then copy it does it become overloaded as well or just regular cast? Yes. Copying a spell copies all modes, choices, alternative costs and additional costs paid to cast it.Is copying a permanent spell creating a token?
Copying a permanent spell creates a token. But it doesn't create for the purposes of doubling season. CR six oh8. 3 F states if the object that's resolving is a copy of a permanent spell, it will become a token permanent as it is put onto the battlefield.Does copying a spell count as casting for storm?
No, spell copies created by Storm are not cast; they are created directly on the stack, so they don't trigger other Storm abilities or count as spells cast for other effects like Magecraft. The original spell is cast, but the copies just appear, preventing infinite loops and keeping Storm balanced, unlike rare effects that explicitly say "you may cast the copy".Does a copied spell trigger Rhystic study?
Note that effects that copy spells on the stack, like Doublecast, create the copy on the stack without casting it, so the copy won't trigger Rhystic Study.Can you miss a prowess trigger?
The controller of the prowess trigger must prevent the opponent from blocking with Zurgo, or the trigger is considered missed. The Zurgo player is completely allowed to attempt to block with Zurgo, and it's up to the opponent to stop him.Can you pay kicker on copies?
Kicker costs don't change a spell's mana cost or mana value. If a kicked spell is copied, the copy is also kicked.
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