Do +1/+1 counters stay on man-lands when they're not creatures?
Asked by Jimmy_Chinchila 8 years ago
If I was to put a +1/+1 counter on a Mutavault or Blinkmoth Nexus when in creature mode, do the counters stay on at end of turn when they go back to being non-creature lands? If something's enchanted or equipped and it's no longer a legal target, the aura is destroyed or equipment removed (I think, seems logical) so wouldn't the creature-specific counter be removed? I'm hoping they stay but don't know the specific rule wording in regards to this subject. I'm sure any Affinity player could answer the question but I don't know anyone who runs it, and I'm looking to make one (interested in Blinkmoth Nexus + Steel Overseer interaction.). I saw a prior thread that was more interested in whether Overseer could put a counter on Mutavault or not, and there were some conflicting answers in regards to whether the counters stayed. Thanks in advance!!
Jimmy_Chinchila says... #2
Epochalyptik thank you kindly sir! I considered asking you directly but figured other readers could benefit from the exchange. That would explain why Steel Overseer is often a 4-of in Modern Affinity decks. Thanks for clearing up the aura thing for me too
Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #1
Counters are not type or subtype specific. They're not limited to creatures. So they'll remain on a permanent regardless of what types it has or loses.
Also, enchantments are not destroyed for being attached to illegal objects (not targets; auras only target on the stack). They're just put into their owner's graveyard.
May 27, 2015 9:17 p.m.