At what point can I play an ability during equipping
Asked by Sammypop1 6 years ago
As an example. Someone plays a Steel Hellkite. Once that has entered, they try to attach a whispersilk to it. If I want to put a -1/-1 counter on it with say Serrated Arrows at what point should I do it? When he brings it into play, pre whispersilk? Or would it still work when they have already declared equipping?
hyperlocke says... Accepted answer #1
Scenario: You opponent controls Whispersilk Cloak. He casts Steel Hellkite. You know you want to target the Hellkite with Serrated Arrows.
The Hellkite is on top of the stack. Each player receives priority. You could play instants or activate abilities, but at this point, the Hellkite isn't on the field yet, so you can't target it with Arrows.
Hellkite resolves and enters the battlefield. The active playre (your opponent) receives priority. You can't do anything at this point.
You opponent puts the Cloak's equip ability on the stack. He receives priority and passes it to you.
This is where you can target the Hellkite with Arrows. You do so. The ability is put on top of the stack. You receive priority.
Nobody does anything, so Arrows' ability resolves puts a counter on Hellkite. You opponent receives priority.
Nobody does anything, so the Cloak's equip ability resolves.
July 4, 2017 3:30 p.m. Edited.