Standard bearer vs Binding Mummy
Asked by TheJesterAmongFools 6 years ago
If I control a Standard Bearer and my oppoinite controls a Binding Mummy then casts two zombies on his turn is he required to target flagbearer with both triggers even though after the first zombie the Standard Bearer would already be tapped? I am inclined to say yes it would even though she is tapped, essentially negating the ability, because it doesn't include the 'target untapped creature' clause just 'target creature.' Please let me know your thoughts or where I can find a ruling.
TheJesterAmongFools says... #2
Good point I totally glossed over the 'activating' an ability part. Thank you.
April 13, 2018 2:22 p.m.
Rhadamanthus says... #3
Your opponent doesn't have to target Standard Bearer with either one, as the "flagbearer ability" doesn't interact with triggered abilities. On older cards, the phrase "play an ability" meant what "activate an ability" does now. The current Oracle text has been updated to clarify this.
Tyrant-Thanatos says... Accepted answer #1
Oracle text of Standard Bearer reads: While choosing targets as part of casting a spell or activating an ability, your opponents must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able.
Binding Mummy has a triggered ability, not an activated one, so these abilities don't interact at all. Your opponent is free to choose any target for any and all instances of Binding Mummy's triggered ability.
April 13, 2018 2:19 p.m.