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Magic (The Gathering) => Rules => Topic started by: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:01:27 PM

Title: Extort
Post by: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:01:27 PM
Can you activate the extort mechanic more than once per turn if you have the available mana? Or is it only once per spell?
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Keyeto on February 04, 2013, 03:03:18 PM
For each spell, you can use extort once for each permanent you control that has "Extort". You must pay the mana separately for each extortion.

Edit: Gah, Testset beat me 😠
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:04:01 PM
So if I have three creatures with extort, I can cast a spell, and then tap three mana for each extort right? But only once per spell?
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Keyeto on February 04, 2013, 03:05:00 PM
Quote from: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:04:01 PM
So if I have three creatures with extort, I can cast a spell, and then tap three mana for each extort right? But only once per spell?
Well, one for each extort, being three mana total, yes.
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:23:57 PM
Can I use the extort ability on a creature that enters the battlefield for that specific spell?
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Keyeto on February 04, 2013, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 03:23:57 PM
Can I use the extort ability on a creature that enters the battlefield for that specific spell?
To use Extort, you must already have a permanent with extort in play as you play the spell.
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Coffee Vampire on February 04, 2013, 03:48:35 PM
Quote from: Testset on February 04, 2013, 03:02:40 PM
Once per spell per source with Extort.

RESOLVED
Best and simplest explanation ever
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Imdowd80 on February 04, 2013, 05:39:01 PM
how long can i wait to pay for extort?  can i play the spell, wait for it to resolve, then pay extort or do i have to pay for extort when spell is on the stack?  im assuming i wont be able to once i change phases.
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Keyeto on February 04, 2013, 05:58:28 PM
Quote from: Imdowd80 on February 04, 2013, 05:39:01 PM
how long can i wait to pay for extort?  can i play the spell, wait for it to resolve, then pay extort or do i have to pay for extort when spell is on the stack?  im assuming i wont be able to once i change phases.
You pay the cost when it is still on the stack. Think if it as an addition to the spell itself, that makes it cost on B/W more, but drains life.
Title: Re: Extort
Post by: Jehrad on February 04, 2013, 06:50:35 PM
Thanks for the answers. Super helpful.