Does Artisan of Kozilek's animate ability trigger when I animate him from the graveyard?

Asked by DoctorSaros 12 years ago

If I bury a couple Artisan of Kozileks with say, Buried Alive, and then animate one with an Animate Dead or Necromancy, will his ability trigger and allow me to return another Artisan to the battlefield? And if so, will the second Artisan's reanimate ability also trigger?

Denial048 says... Accepted answer #1

Artisan of Kozilek

Buried Alive

Animate Dead

Necromancy

Artisan of Kozilek s ability only triggers upon being cast. Neither Animate Dead or Necromancy say that you cast the card from graveyard, so it's ability wont trigger. Using something like Havengul Lich will cause Artisan's ability to trigger, however, you need to actually cast it by paying the cost.

February 16, 2013 5:19 a.m.