Interaction between Marchesa the Black Rose and Flame-Wreathed Phoenix

Asked by wereotter 6 years ago

In this scenario, I have a Flame-Wreathed Phoenix in play and tribute was not paid for it, giving it the return to hand ability. Let's say I also have Marchesa, the Black Rose giving it dethrone. I attack the player with the highest life giving it a +1/+1 counter, and it later dies while Marchesa is still in play.

I now have two triggers, one to return the phoenix to my hand from its own ability, and one to return it to the field from Marchesa. Can I stack my triggers in such a way that it returns directly to play rather than my hand, or once it hits the field will it's own ability resolve returning it to my hand anyway?

Shane says... Accepted answer #1

In this scenario it will end up in your hand. Marchesa's ability triggers at the next end step. And since it's not in your graveyard anymore it won't return to the field.

August 10, 2017 6:46 p.m.

wereotter says... #2

Oh! You're right, I didn't read it right and thought they both triggered at my end step. The phoenix triggers as soon as it dies. Thanks :)

August 10, 2017 7:49 p.m.

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