If a creature gets brought onto the battlefield to attack by an outside source, does its own "Whenever...attacks" trigger work, or has that moment already passed?

Asked by vic 1 year ago

I attack with a Thunderkin Awakener. In my graveyard I have another Thunderkin Awakener and a Spitebellows. Can I use my attacking TA to pull out the other TA, then use my second TA to pull out the Spitebellows and attack with all three creatures?

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

508.3a An ability that reads “Whenever [a creature] attacks, . . .” triggers if that creature is declared as an attacker. Similarly, “Whenever [a creature] attacks [a player or planeswalker], . . .” triggers if that creature is declared as an attacker attacking that player or planeswalker. Such abilities won’t trigger if a creature is put onto the battlefield attacking.

June 18, 2022 10:08 a.m.