Do spells/abilities/effects that target artifacts also target artifact lands, artifact creatures, etc.?

Asked by the5ervant 11 years ago

For instance, will Tezzeret the Seeker 's -5 ability turn Seat of the Synod and Palladium Myr both into 5/5 artifact creatures?

Also, can I use Fabricate to put a Darksteel Colossus into my hand?

MagnusMTG says... #1

Yes to all those questions.

Anything that affects artifacts affects artifact lands, artifact creatures, artifact enchantments, etc.

December 31, 2013 8:22 p.m.

Devonin says... Accepted answer #2

Yes and Yes.

One of the primary uses for Tezzeret is to use his -X power for -0 to tutor for artifact lands.

When something looks for a positive comparison, it just gets a yes if any element of that object meets the comparison. So something that just wants "Is an artifact" gets a yes from EVERYTHING with the artifact type, whether it is -also- a creature, enchantment or whatever.

December 31, 2013 8:23 p.m.

MagnusMTG says... #3

A card will specify any exceptions, for example, Arcum Dagsson could not fetch the Colossus, and Blinkmoth Well couldn't tap it.

December 31, 2013 8:27 p.m.

lookoutimscary says... #4

Yes, all of those have artifact as a type/subtype which means they are affected by things that affect artifacts

December 31, 2013 8:38 p.m.

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