Would Gerrard go back to my hand?

Asked by Dreykon 4 years ago

I have Rienne, Angel of Rebirth and Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero in play. Someone destroys all creatures. Can i order the stack to resolve Rienne, Angel of Rebirth ability first then Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero . And would this cause Gerrard to go to my hand from exile?

Boza says... Accepted answer #1

No, unless you do not use Gerrard's ability.

Rienne creates a delayed trigger which triggers at the beginning of the next end step. It will check the graveyard to see if the creature is still there. Gerrard triggers immediately after he dies - if you use the optional ability then, he will be in exile long before Rienne comes looking for him.

October 1, 2019 2:49 p.m.

Kogarashi says... #2

Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero 's ability is not worded as a "may" ability and is thus not optional. You don't get to choose if you're going to use the ability or not.

October 1, 2019 3:41 p.m.

Dreykon says... #3

Thank you both.

October 1, 2019 5:45 p.m.