Is Spellskite an illegal target?
Yes, you can target Spellskite with its own ability, but it's only an illegal target if the original spell/ability requires a specific type of target (like a creature you control for Equip) that Spellskite doesn't meet, or if it has Hexproof/Shroud; otherwise, it's legal and can redirect things like damage, Disenchant (redirecting to Spellskite makes it fizzle), or player-targeting spells (which fizzle), but you can't redirect an Equip ability to it because that ability must target a creature you control, and Spellskite can't change that fundamental restriction.Does Spellskite have to be a legal target?
Yes, Spellskite's ability lets you change a target, but only if Spellskite is a legal target for the redirected spell or ability; if it isn't (e.g., the spell requires a "nonblack creature" and Spellskite is black, or it targets a player), the target remains unchanged, but you still pay the life cost, essentially fizzling the redirection. You can activate the ability targeting any spell or ability on the stack (even one with no targets), but the redirection only works if Spellskite meets all targeting conditions, like hexproof/protection or color requirements.Can I cast a spell without a legal target?
The spell or ability cannot be used at all if there is no available target. In contrast, spells and abilities with "up to X targets" can be played with no targets.Does Spellskite steal equipment?
Spellskite can't steal Equipments that are being equipped via the traditional Equip ability, no. If someone is attempting to attach their Equipment via a Magnetic Theft or something, though, then Spellskite would work.Can you play Spellskite in non-blue decks?
Spellskite has a blue color identity due to the Phyrexian blue in its activated ability cost. Just as you can't run Mental Misstep or Memnarch in mono-red, you can't run Spellskite either.The State Of Magic: The Gathering w/ Rhystic Studies
What is the Spellskite rule?
Spellskite's ability can target *any* spell/ability. You change the target to Spellskite when the ability resolves. If Spellskite is an illegal target for the spell/ability, the target won't be changed. (ie: you can do it and nothing will happen, but it still resolves and does not fizzle.)Is 40 lands too much Commander?
40 lands in a Commander deck isn't inherently "too much," but it's on the higher end for typical decks; it's often perfect for high-mana curve decks, <<<>>landfall strategies, or decks with little card draw, but fewer lands (35-38) might be better if you have lots of ramp and draw spells. It depends heavily on your deck's strategy, average mana cost (CMC), and inclusion of mana rocks/ramp, with many players finding 36-40 a solid baseline for casual play.What if Spellskite has shroud?
A Spellskite with shroud is an illegal target, which means when Spellskite's ability will resolve the target of the spell/ability target by Spellskite's ability won't change.What is the rule 702.6 equip?
702.6a. Equip is an activated ability of Equipment cards. "Equip [cost]" means "[Cost]: Attach this permanent to target creature you control. Activate this ability only any time you could cast a sorcery."Does Spellskite stop counterspells?
Spellskite is not a valid target for a counterspelll, since it is not a spell on the stack so nothing will happen.Is counter-target spell a crime?
Whenever you cast a spell or activate an ability that targets an opponent, or their stuff (spells, permanents, or graveyard) you are "committing a crime".What is the rule 609.7 in Magic The Gathering?
609.7a If an effect requires a player to choose a source of damage, they may choose a permanent; a spell on the stack (including a permanent spell); any object referred to by an object on the stack, by a replacement or prevention effect that's waiting to apply, or by a delayed triggered ability that's waiting to ...Can a target player be myself?
Target player is whomever you'd like it to be, being the effects are beneficial, you would most likely pick yourself. If you are making a deal or politicking you could give it to someone else. Does target creature card from a graveyard is the player from the table next to mine? Target player means target a player.Can I cast a spell with no valid target?
No, in games like Magic: The Gathering, you cannot cast a spell that requires a target if no legal targets exist; it's an illegal action, and the game state rewinds to before you attempted to cast it, preventing the spell from ever hitting the stack or resolving. You must choose all specified targets, and they must be legal, as part of the casting process.What can Spellskite redirect?
Spellskite can TARGET any spell or ability you want, but it can only actually redirect things if:- That spell or ability has at least one target.
- The part of that spell or ability you're trying to change the target of could legally target Spellskite.
Can you cast an aura with no target?
Auras are unique in that they are the only type of permanent card that requires a target to be cast as a spell. In any zone other than the stack, Auras do not have a target.What is the rule 104.3 in magic?
104.3a A player can concede the game at any time. A player who concedes leaves the game immediately. That player loses the game.What is the rarest MTG card ever?
Magic: The Gathering's Rarest Cards Of All Time- 1 - Black Lotus.
- 2 - One of One Ring. Imagine finding this in your booster pack. ...
- 3 - Autographed Black Lotus. ...
- 4 - Mox Opal.
- 5 - Lord of the Pit.
- 6 - Timetwister.
- 7 - Splendid Genesis.
- 8 - Phoenix Heart.
What happens if you manifest a double-sided card?
If a double-faced card is manifested, it will be put onto the battlefield face down. While face down, it can't transform.Why would I want shroud over hexproof?
Hexproof means that "your opponents" can not target that permanent, so it is a one- sided effect that gives you so much value ('cause you can target it). Shroud means that "no one" can target that permanent, not even you, so it is a kind of universal protection from targeting.Can Spellskite change multiple targets?
You cannot target the same creature or player more than once. So you can change one of the targets to Spellskite, but you won't be able to change the other target to the same Spellskite, since Electrolyze is already targeting Spellskite.What spells does Counterspell not work on?
If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect.What is the 32 deck challenge?
For those who are not aware, the 32 deck challenge is to build one deck for every possible colour combination, from colourless to 5C. So the purpose of this thread is to see how far through you are, what you've brainstormed, or just to see what others are building.How many lands does Cedh have?
cEDH land counts vary but generally range from 27 to 32 lands, lower than casual EDH (36-40+) due to efficient mana rocks, low average mana costs (CMC), and high card velocity, with specific counts depending on the deck's speed, commander, and strategy, often aiming for consistency with few lands but lots of ramp/draw.Can I use colorless lands in any deck?
Specifically for Commander: Colorless doesn't contribute to a card's color identity. You can fit Flayer of Loyalties in any deck, just like any other colorless card.
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