Will creature abilities activate heroic?

Asked by zekingfx 11 years ago

Like if i activate Phalanx Leader, will his skill activate another heroic?

Dracoson says... #1

Phalanx Leader

No. Heroic states in the ability that it triggers on the casting of a spell that targets the creature. Abilities are not spells, and are not cast.

February 19, 2014 7:45 p.m.

zekingfx says... #2

Like one of the god abilities and will cards that targets all creature activate Heroic?

February 19, 2014 7:47 p.m.

Devonin says... Accepted answer #3

Again, only -spells- which you -cast- (instants, sorceries, and aura enchantments, pretty much) which target (using the word -target-) will trigger heroic.

Something which applies to all creatures does not target unless it actually says "All target creatures" which I don't believe anything does.

February 19, 2014 7:52 p.m.

billpasdmf says... #4

Even if Heroic triggered via abilities (which it doesn't) Phalanx Leader doesn't target anything. Something you want to consider if a triggered effect or ability is based off of something being targeted. I.E. Illusionary Servant would not have to be sacrificed by Phalanx Leader placing counters on it.

February 20, 2014 1:07 a.m.

Epochalyptik says... #5

Note that heroic isn't activated. It's a triggered ability. It triggers.

February 20, 2014 1:32 a.m.

Shygun says... #6

So to my understanding from above, if i have Phalanx Leader out and place Kinsbaile Skirmisher and put the +1/+1 on Phalanx that will not tirgger the heroic effect, correct? Now what if you have Ajani Steadfast and/or Paragon of New Dawns and use their abilities? Since i am useing Mana and/or loyaty would they to be considered spells? or does it HAVE to be a Sorcery, Instant, or Enchantment card for the trigger to take effect?

September 17, 2014 11:46 p.m.

Epochalyptik says... #7

First, check the post dates before you comment. Ask a new question instead of responding to an old one.

Second, as was explained above, spells are not abilities, and abilities are not spells. A spell is a card, or a copy of a card, on the stack. Please read the given answers before asking a followup question.

September 18, 2014 12:25 a.m.