If I use Clone/Phantasmal Image to copy Artisan of Kozilek, does the copy's animate ability trigger?

Asked by DoctorSaros 12 years ago

I guess the question would be, If I have Artisan of Kozilek on the battlefield, then cast a Phantasmal Image to copy him, am I casting it as Phantasmal Image, or is it considered being cast as Artisan of Kozilek?

linkofhyrule says... Accepted answer #1

It's cast as a copier(Clone , etc.), but ETB's as the copy(Artisan of Kozilek ). For creatures with an On-Cast, it's a bust, but for creatures with an ETB, it's golden.

February 16, 2013 2:58 p.m.

UmbrotheUmbreon says... #2

Artisan of Kozilek

Phantasmal Image

No because Phantasmal/other clone creatures ENTER THE BATTLEFIELD as that creature. They aren't cast as that creature, so you wouldn't be able to use the cast trigger ability. You would however still have the 10/9 Annihilator 2 part

February 16, 2013 3 p.m.