Can I draw multiple cards from Yes Man by untapping him?

Asked by JoltsOfEnergy 1 month ago

So I'm trying to build around Yes Man, Personal Securitron. If I activate him, hold priority, then untap him with an effect like Thousand-Year Elixir, then tap him again targeting the same opponent twice, will I draw cards multiple times? Or does this not work since my opponent already has control of Yes Man when the ability resolves again?

plakjekaas says... Accepted answer #1

The phrase "When they do," is key here. Indeed you will draw cards for each time an opponent gains control of it, not for every activation.

However, if you activate it again with another activation already on the stack, and you target a different opponent than you did in the first activation, then the creature should change control twice, and you should be able to draw for each time control has changed. Make sure your opponents don't have sacrifice outlets, because if opponent #1 sacrifices it to an Ashnod's Altar before opponent #2 gains control of it, you won't draw for the second time if the exchange doesn't happen, of course.

March 19, 2024 3:07 p.m.