If a commander gets Crib Swapped and goes to the command zone does its controller still get the changeling token?

Asked by joshua_giraffe 11 years ago

My understanding is that if its controller so chooses, their commander would not actually be exiled, but would go to the command zone instead. The confusing part is whether or not the last part of Crib Swap is contingent upon the creature it targets being exiled. "Its controller puts a 1/1 colorless Shapeshifter creature token with changeling onto the battlefield." is a separate sentence and I can't tell whether or not it is occurs independently.

Sam_I_am says... #1

Crib Swap 's ability will still try to resolve as best as it can, which means yes, you will get the 1/1

IT doesn't matter whether the creature gets moved somewhere other than the exile zone by a replacement effect.

February 3, 2014 11:37 a.m.

raithe000 says... Accepted answer #2

Crib Swap's token is not dependent on the target getting exiled. The commander's controller will still get the token even if the commander goes to the Command Zone.

February 3, 2014 11:38 a.m.

joshua_giraffe says... #3

Ok, thank you! :)

February 3, 2014 11:56 a.m.