Interaction between Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier and Elspeth Resplendent
Asked by CamraMaan 2 years ago
When I +1 Elspeth Resplendent targeting Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier and activate Agrus, do all my creatures have to get the same kind of ability counter, or do I get to pick one of the options for each of them? My assumption is that I get to choose, but I'm far from positive about it, and I can see this being an argument at my local table. Like I know that typically whatever happens to Agrus Kos happens to each creature, but the "or" option makes it less clear that it MUST be the same for each. Thanks in advance!
Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #2
With Elspeth's +1 you choose what type of counter to put on upon resolution. It is not a mode that is declared when you put it on the stack. This means that the choice can be different for each target.
707.10. To copy a spell, activated ability, or triggered ability means to put a copy of it onto the stack; a copy of a spell isn’t cast and a copy of an activated ability isn’t activated. A copy of a spell or ability copies both the characteristics of the spell or ability and all decisions made for it, including modes, targets, the value of X, and additional or alternative costs. (See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”) Choices that are normally made on resolution are not copied. If an effect of the copy refers to objects used to pay its costs, it uses the objects used to pay the costs of the original spell or ability. A copy of a spell is owned by the player under whose control it was put on the stack. A copy of a spell or ability is controlled by the player under whose control it was put on the stack. A copy of a spell is itself a spell, even though it has no spell card associated with it. A copy of an ability is itself an ability.
May 2, 2023 8:26 p.m.
Neato! I didn't know that about copies. Very much appreciated!
AWebb says... #1
I'm pretty sure all your creatures get the same ability counter.
May 1, 2023 6:02 p.m.