Question regarding ETB effects
Asked by SurpriZe 5 years ago
Let's say there are no creatures on the battlefield, and then several creatures enter the battlefield at the same time, Ravenous Chupacabra among them. Will I be able to target one of the creatures an opponent controls that entered the battlefield together with the Ravenous Chupacabra with Chupacabra's ability?
Slight correction, Madcookie: ETB triggers are placed on the stack in APNAP order, so they resolve in the reverse of that. Your opponent's ETB triggers (if any) would resolve before yours do.
October 12, 2018 8:57 a.m.
Yes, but in my example there are no other ETBs and I didn't specify whos turn it is because it doesn't really matter with just one trigger. I just mentioned the APNAP order to be thorough. Also just to clear any remaining misunderstandings. We assume its your turn. You cast Show and Tell. Both you and your opponent put Ravenous Chupacabra from your hand. Both chupas enter at the same time, targeting each other. Their triggers are placed in APNAP order which means since it is your turn your Ravenous Chupacabra will die first due to your opponents chupa targeting it, then your trigger will resolve killing your opponents chupacabra.
In any case the main question was can Ravenous Chupacabra "see" the opponents creature when they enter at the same time to target it? Yes.
October 12, 2018 9:17 a.m.
In your first answer you said "ETB triggers are resolved in APNAP order," which is what I was correcting. It's important to be clear with that since it could potentially cause confusion down the road with other things. Or even with this depending on which creature exactly the opponent is putting onto the battlefield.
October 12, 2018 10:14 a.m.
Ok, now I see my mistake in the first comment. What I meant was "placed", instead of "resolved". Thanks, @Kogarashi
Madcookie says... Accepted answer #1
Yes, since by the creatures entered at the same time. Order is this.
October 12, 2018 6:07 a.m.