Teysa karlov and modular

Asked by Monomanamaniac 4 years ago

Pretty simple Teysa Karlov on the field, Arcbound Ravager in play. He dies, modular death trigger is activated. Now do I get to put his +1/+1 counters on 2 creatures? Do I put them on one and then move them to another one? Does this defy the laws of aristocracy and actually do absolutely nothing, like put all the counters on the first creature then putting his now 0 counters on the next?

Tyrant-Thanatos says... Accepted answer #1

702.42a Modular represents both a static ability and a triggered ability. “Modular N” means “This permanent enters the battlefield with N +1/+1 counters on it” and “When this permanent is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may put a +1/+1 counter on target artifact creature for each +1/+1 counter on this permanent.”

702.42b If a creature has multiple instances of modular, each one works separately.

When the second part of modular triggers, it puts +1/+1 counters on an artifact creature for each that was on this. The reminder text makes it seem like you're "moving" them, but you're not. Modular will trigger twice, and you will get two instances of "You may put a +1/+1 counter on target artifact creature for each +1/+1 counter on this permanent." These instances can target two separate permanents, or even the same permanent.

If Ravager has 3 counters on it, for instance, and you have Teysa on the field, you can put 6 counters on one artifact creature, or 3 counters on two separate ones.

August 17, 2019 2:06 a.m.

Monomanamaniac says... #2

That's great! That's exactly what I was hoping for. modular could actually be a viable mechanic for teysa aristocrats

August 17, 2019 3:24 a.m.