Can a sorcery be cast in response to an instant?
Asked by thewiredmind 13 years ago
Example: During my precombat main phase I pass priority to my opponent and he casts Tragic Slip on a 1/1 creature I control. In response to his instant can I cast a sorcery like Increasing Savagery and save that creature? I know I can cast a sorcery only during my main phase but was wondering if I can use it as a response or if that is only an instant feature?
If this is true, can other/all spells be used as a response? Could I cast Divine Favor to save him as well?
bcurran is right
here's the ruling :
307.1. A player who has priority may cast a sorcery card from his or her hand during a main phase of his or her turn when the stack is empty. Casting a sorcery as a spell uses the stack. (See rule 601, Casting Spells.)
February 27, 2012 8:04 p.m.
thewiredmind says... #3
I am guessing this same stipulation (the stack must be empty) is also true for enchantments and create spells?
February 27, 2012 8:30 p.m.
thewiredmind exactly, the same thing apply, unless it says otherwise on the cards (Abilities on creatures like "Flash")
302.1. A player who has priority may cast a creature card from his or her hand during a main phase of his or her turn when the stack is empty. Casting a creature as a spell uses the stack. (See rule 601, Casting Spells.)
303.1. A player who has priority may cast an enchantment card from his or her hand during a main phase of his or her turn when the stack is empty. Casting an enchantment as a spell uses the stack. (See rule 601, Casting Spells.)
bcurran says... Accepted answer #1
The restriction on casting a sorcery is that it must be your turn, during your main phase, and THE STACK MUST BE EMPTY. So no, you can't.
February 27, 2012 7:43 p.m.