Can I activate Skyrider Patrol's ability on a new token created with Sigiled Sword of Valeron?
Asked by Sodaraptor 5 years ago
I have equipped Skyrider Patrol with a Sigiled Sword of Valeron. I attack with it, producing a 2/2 knight with vigilance, also attacking. Am I able to use the Patrol's ability on the newly created token?
Yes. When Skyrider Patrol attacks you put it's triggered ability o the bottom of the stack (remember, it doesn't target when it triggers), then put the ability of Sigiled Sword of Valeron on top. The stack will resolve top down (players can respond between abilities resolving, but likely won't). The token is created, then you'll have the option to pay , when you do you'll choose a target to get a +1/+1 counter. Once the target for the counter is chosen there will be another round of priority before it resolves, so your opponent could try to make the targeting illegal after you make the payment.
July 14, 2018 2:28 p.m.
Rhadamanthus says... #3
Gidgetimer has the right answer. The abilities trigger in different steps of the combat phase.
July 14, 2018 3:04 p.m.
mathijsderouck says... #4
When Gidgetimer explains it, it always looks so obvious. I wish i could be so clear in my reasoning...
Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1
No, beginning of combat is a step in the combat phase. It happens before the declare attackers step. Skyrider Patrol has not attacked yet and there is therefore no token at the beginning of combat to be targeted with the ability.
July 14, 2018 11:23 a.m.