MScore: 3.9/10

Chain Stasis

{U}

Instantrare

You may tap or untap target creature. Then that creature's controller may pay {2} {U} . If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.

"Here we go again." —Kakra, Sea Troll

Illustrated by Pat Lewis · Homelands · #23

Rulings for Chain Stasis

2004-10-04
The decision to tap or untap is made on resolution of the spell (and of each copy).

2004-10-04
Paying to make Chain Stasis continue is done as part of the resolution of the spell.

2004-10-04
The copy is a spell, so it can be targeted by other spells and abilities that target a spell.

2004-10-04
The player putting the copy spell on the stack controls that spell.

2004-10-04
The spell copy has all the text and can result in itself being copied.

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennynot legal

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