Does Kill Switch affect artifacts in play that are already tapped?

Asked by CamraMaan 2 years ago

When I tap Kill Switch it will tap all other artifacts and keep them tapped until I untap it, but will it also affect other artifacts that were already tapped, and keep them tapped as well? I assume it's like trying to target and tap a tapped creature, where it's still a legal target, but nothing changes, which would make me think it will affect all artifacts regardless of whether they're tapped or not. But I can see it going either way, so I don't know. It changes how useful of a card it is, that's for sure. Thanks in advance! :)

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

You are correct. Any artifact that is on the battlefield when the ability resolves will be affected. Kill switch does not have to tap them to prevent them from untapping. So as long as you are willing to pay 2 mana and activate it each of your turns, you can keep artifacts tapped indefinitely.

December 3, 2021 9:06 a.m.