Can Dismantle double the number of charge counters on Darksteel Reactor because it doesn't destroy it?
Asked by Havasu 3 years ago
I control Darksteel Reactor with 10 charge counters on it. I play Dismantle targeting Darksteel Reactor. Reactor doesn't blow due to Indestructible. It did have 10 charge counters created by Dismantle. If I put them on the Reactor I should win, right? ... I should win, right?
Tyrant-Thanatos says... #2
Just as a reminder, the first place to look whenever you have questions about a specific card's function is that card's rulings. These can be found on the Gatherer and most card database websites. One of Dismantle 's four rulings states:
If the target artifact is an illegal target by the time Dismantle tries to resolve, the spell won’t resolve. You won’t put any counters on an artifact. If the target is legal but not destroyed (most likely because it has indestructible), you do put counters on an artifact.
So yes, in the proposed situation, you would be able to put 10 charge counters on the Reactor.
July 18, 2021 9:35 p.m.
In the future, please remember to hit the green "mark as answer" button to indicate your question has been resolved. Since this question has been answered for several days without any follow-ups, I have gone ahead and marked an answer on your behalf.
July 22, 2021 10:25 p.m.
Havasu - It is not exactly clear that one is supposed to, and it was not my intent to fault you for your not having done so; take my post merely as a friendly notification that you can mark an answer to indicate resolution if you should ever have another question.
Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
You can link cards in your question by enclosing the name in double brackets.
Dismantle
Darksteel Reactor
Yes, that works how you think it does. Placing the counters isn't contingent on the destruction. So if there are already 10 charge counters on Darksteel Reactor , Dismantle will attempt to destroy it and fail and then allow you to put 10 counters on an artifact. If you choose to put 10 charge counters on Darksteel Reactor its final ability will trigger and you will win the game.
July 18, 2021 8:36 a.m.