How does mutate interact with Primeval Bounty?

Asked by ArmchairRuler 2 weeks ago

I am unsure how the triggers work for the interaction between Primeval Bounty and a mutate card like Glowstone Recluse. For example: would I be able to cast Glowstone Recluse for its mutate cost, triggering Primeval Bounty, then mutate the Recluse onto the newly created 3/3 beast creature token? Do I have to have a "target" for the mutate as I cast it, or do I simply choose a target as it enters?

Crow_Umbra says... Accepted answer #1

Here's the Mutate wiki page for reference. The most relevant bullets for your question:

• "A spell cast with mutate becomes a mutating creature spell. It requires a target creature with the same owner as the mutating creature spell. In the rare case that the player casting the mutating creature spell is not its owner, that player must choose a target creature the spell's owner also owns."

• "A mutating creature spell is a creature spell, even if it won't enter the battlefield as a creature."

So since Mutate spells are considered creature spells when on the stack, they will trigger Primeval Bounty. You will need to have an already legal target on the battlefield if you are casting it for its mutate cost.

May 1, 2025 11:16 a.m.