Simple Rules Question - Targeting Graveyard Trespasser with no hand
Asked by vishnarg 3 years ago
Hi,
If I target a Graveyard Trespasser Flip with an Infernal Grasp but Grasp is the last card in my hand, what happens?
Thanks!
Right, makes sense, good thing I didn't try that play! Thanks!
May 28, 2022 12:21 p.m.
If it helps:
If an effect (like the text of the resolution of an ability or spell) tells you to discard a number of cards greater than you have in your hand, you still have to discard as many as possible to fulfil as much of the effect as possible.
If a cost that must be paid (like the "as an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card" of a spell, what shows up before the colon in activated abilities, or what you're instructed to pay for a particular effect in a triggered ability (like with ward, and the effect is ‘don't be countered’)) requires you to discard a number of cards greater than you have in your hand, you just can't pay that cost.
KBK7101 says... Accepted answer #1
Pretty sure Infernal Grasp would just be countered and nothing would happen.
Here's the Ward reminder text from another card that has a discard cost, Westgate Regent -
(Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player discards a card.)
May 28, 2022 12:06 p.m.