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Title: Sin Collector
Post by: Avodroc13 on August 04, 2013, 05:51:59 PM
I summon {Sin Collector} and my friend thinks he can counter it before I can use its ability. True or false?
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Gorzo on August 04, 2013, 05:54:03 PM
True. It's ability happens/triggers when it enters the battlefield. Counterspells such as {cancel} stop the spell while it is still on the stack, preventing it from getting to the battlefield in the first place.

Edit for clarification: it would be different if the ability said 'when you cast [cardname]' as opposed to 'when [cardname] enters the battlefield.'
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Kaleo42 on August 04, 2013, 06:00:33 PM
Jeez youre all over the rules today.

As a side note destroying it with {searing spear} or something wont change the fact he entered the battlefield and wont stop the ability.
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Gorzo on August 04, 2013, 06:04:09 PM
Quote from: Kaleo42 on August 04, 2013, 06:00:33 PM
Jeez youre all over the rules today.

I did just pass my rules advisor test last night, got me in a rules frenzy :P
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 04, 2013, 06:31:19 PM
Quote from: Gorzo on August 04, 2013, 06:04:09 PM
Quote from: Kaleo42 on August 04, 2013, 06:00:33 PM
Jeez youre all over the rules today.

I did just pass my rules advisor test last night, got me in a rules frenzy :P

How can you take the test? Is there some kind of class you have to take and where do you sign up?
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Agrus Kos, Enforcer of Truth on August 04, 2013, 06:32:11 PM
Nevermind, googled it
Title: Re: Sin Collector
Post by: Kaleo42 on August 04, 2013, 06:41:45 PM
Congrats!