merfolk looter and in response
Asked by deviantelement 13 years ago
Let's say I have a Merfolk Looter on the field and my opponent is casting a spell. Can I in response, do his ability and draw a card, (in this case a counter spell) counter the spell he is casting with the counter spell I just drew?
Yes, though you have to discard a card before you can cast the card you draw.
Activated abilities can be activated at any time an instant can be cast, unless it states otherwise (see: Birthing Pod).
March 1, 2012 11:41 a.m.
Alphawolf626 says... #4
They are correct. Say you play Hero of Bladehold and they Mana Leak it, you can use Merfolk Looter's ability to draw (a Mana Leak) and discard. Then play the card.
Rhadamanthus says... Accepted answer #1
Yes. When both players pass in succession, only the topmost object on the stack resolves, not everything. After the Looter's ability resolves, you'll get another chance to add your Counterspell
to the stack before your opponent's spell starts to resolve.
March 1, 2012 11:38 a.m.