Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Preston, the Vanisher

Asked by DianTherra 11 months ago

So we have Preston out. Let's say Adrian enters the battlefield. We get a token copy of Adrian that's a 0/1 Illusion. As it enters, we're going to have to sacrifice one of the Adrians. The two Abdel's ETB triggers are still on the stack, right?

Let's say we sacrificed the token copy. When the token copy's ETB trigger resolves, will we be able to make permanents leave the battlefield? If so, do they return immediately or never?

I've looked around for a ruling on this. Some claim the triggers from the absent Adrians do nothing, but I've yet to see a reference to the rules of the game.

Delphen7 says... Accepted answer #1

You can link cards by enclosing them in double brackets [ ].

This just makes it easier for everyone to know what's happening :)

Since they are exiled until the permanent returns, they will not be exiled by the trigger of the permanent you put into the graveyard as a result of the legend rule.

This is usually found on the rulings of the cards themselves, but Abdel apparently doesn't have it, so here are some similar cards.

Chained to the Rocks

  • "If Chained to the Rocks leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the target creature won't be exiled. (2013-09-15)"

Suspension Field

  • "If Suspension Field leaves the battlefield before its enters-the-battlefield ability resolves, the target creature won’t be exiled. (2014-09-20)"

Hixus, Prison Warden

  • "If Hixus leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, the creature that dealt combat damage to you won’t be exiled. (2015-06-22)"

Grasp of Fate

  • "If Grasp of Fate leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, no nonland permanents will be exiled. (2015-11-04)"
May 7, 2023 7:34 p.m.

DianTherra says... #2

Thank you for your answer! And for the tip; much appreciated! Have a good day! :D

May 12, 2023 10:52 a.m.

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