Can I target a creature in the same stack after removing Neurok Stealthsuit?
Asked by elshora 8 years ago
In this scenario I have a Platinum Angel equipped with Neurok Stealthsuit and a Renowned Weaponsmith on the field and an Ajani's Presence in hand. My opponent plays Fated Retribution (whether their turn or mine). Is there any order of events that allows me to use Neurok Stealthsuit's 2 Blue ability to attach it to my Weaponsmith and use Ajani's Presence to target my Platinum Angel and save it from the Retribution?
TheFoilAjani says... #2
Please link all relevant cards:
There isn't a time where you could reattach the angel and also cast Presence. In addition, the Angel couldnt be targeted anyway. So no, the angel would die.
May 19, 2016 9:14 p.m.
TheFoilAjani says... #3
Let me rephrase that. There isn't a time where Suit is unattached where you can cast the spell. If you have a second creature, you can attach it with the suit and then cast presence on the Angel to save it.
May 19, 2016 9:19 p.m.
Rhadamanthus says... Accepted answer #4
@TheFoilAjani: The original question specifically mentions another creature, Renowned Weaponsmith.
Yes, this can work, given enough mana. Objects on the stack resolve one at a time, and everyone gets a chance to make more responses if they want to after one of them resolves. Instead of just passing and letting Fated Retribution respond, you can respond by moving Neurok Stealthsuit from Platinum Angel to the Weaponsmith. Then after the Stealthsuit's ability resolves you can respond again by casting Ajani's Presence to protect the Angel.
May 19, 2016 9:20 p.m.
TheFoilAjani says... #5
Wow, accidental triple post, how fun. Just pay attention to answer #1.
May 19, 2016 9:20 p.m.
TheFoilAjani says... #6
Rhadamanthus Yes, I realize that. I was just mentioning that you need a second creature, not that the OP didn't have one in the scenario.
May 19, 2016 9:22 p.m.
Rhadamanthus says... #7
In general it's better to answer the original question than respond as if it's a significantly different situation. Unless they're read very carefully, your posts sound as if you're answering "no it doesn't work, there's no other creature".
May 19, 2016 9:27 p.m.
Thank you both! I did not know that you could respond after a resolve without going through the entire stack.
TheFoilAjani says... #1
Please link all relevant cards:
Platinum Angel
Neurok Stealthsuit
Ajani's Presence
Fated Retribution
You would need a second creature to attach the Steathsuit to. There isn't a time when Steathsuit is unattached when you try to attach it to the Angel. In addition, the Suit can't target a creature it targets. The creature would have Shroud. If you have the second creature though, you could targt that creature, cast Presence and save the angel.
May 19, 2016 9:12 p.m.