Copy Tokens and Level Up

Asked by ScionofChaos 1 year ago

How does a copy token interact with a level-up creature?

For example, if I equipped Helm of the Host to a level 6+ Kazandu Tuskcaller, would the copy also be level 6, or would i have to level it up separately?

Gidgetimer says... Accepted answer #1

It would have to level up separately. The Level counters used by the Level Up mechanic are not copied. (Levels of Class Enchantments also aren't copied, but that is because of a different part of 707.2. Specifically "other abilities" not being copied.)

707.2. When copying an object, the copy acquires the copiable values of the original object’s characteristics and, for an object on the stack, choices made when casting or activating it (mode, targets, the value of X, whether it was kicked, how it will affect multiple targets, and so on). The copiable values are the values derived from the text printed on the object (that text being name, mana cost, color indicator, card type, subtype, supertype, rules text, power, toughness, and/or loyalty), as modified by other copy effects, by its face-down status, and by “as . . . enters the battlefield” and “as . . . is turned face up” abilities that set power and toughness (and may also set additional characteristics). Other effects (including type-changing and text-changing effects), status, counters, and stickers are not copied.

February 4, 2023 5:55 p.m.