Elite Arcanist, multiple exiled spells
Asked by GoblinRiot 11 years ago
If I have exiled multiple spells with my Elite Arcanist , say, because I copied its etb trigger with Strionic Resonator , when I activate my Arcanist do I choose one exiled card to copy? or can I copy them all (and make it work if they have the same cmc)?
I apologize for the absurd question, but I am quite curious.
Tradeylouish says... Accepted answer #1
The Gatherer rulings for Strionic Resonator happen to include t he answer to your question:
"In some cases involving linked abilities, an ability requires information about the exiled card. When this happens, the ability gets multiple answers. If these answers are being used to determine the value of a variable, the sum is used. For example, if Elite Arcanists enters-the-battlefield ability is copied, two cards are exiled. The value of X in the activation cost of Elite Arcanists other ability is the sum of the two cards converted mana costs. As the ability resolves, you create copies of both cards and can cast none, one, or both of the copies in any order."
January 9, 2014 3:36 a.m.