Do the triggers from Fountain of Renewal go on the stack separately?

Asked by DragonChampions 4 years ago

So I had an idea for a deck using Fountain of Renewal and Bloodthirsty Aerialist . Suppose I have 2 Fountains. Does Aerialist get 2 +1/+1 counters as they trigger separately, or does it technically happen at the same time?

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

When an event triggers multiple triggered abilities at the same time they all go on the stack and then they will resolve one at a time with a round of priority between each resolution. This means that you will have 2 instances of lifegain and therefore get two +1/+1 counters.

In detail what happens in your scenario is:

Your upkeep begins and you get a trigger from each Fountain of Renewal . You can put the triggers on the stack in any order you wish, but because they are the same the order doesn't really matter.

There is a round of priority and if no one takes any action the trigger on the top of the stack resolves gaining you 1 life. Bloodthirsty Aerialist triggers at this time. You put the Aerialist trigger on the stack.

There is a round of priority and if no one takes any actions the Bloodthirsty Aerialist trigger resolves putting a +1/+1 counter on it.

There is a round of priority and if no one takes any action the remaining Fountain trigger resolves gaining you 1 life. Bloodthirsty Aerialist triggers at this time. You put the Aerialist trigger on the stack.

There is a round of priority and if no one takes any actions the Bloodthirsty Aerialist trigger resolves putting a +1/+1 counter on it.

July 25, 2019 10:13 p.m.