If my opponents creature has hexproof can i target my own {boros reckoner} with a {spark jolt} and redirect damage to the hexproof creature?
Quote from: Particle on October 09, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
If my opponents creature has hexproof can i target my own {boros reckoner} with a {spark jolt} and redirect damage to the hexproof creature?
No you can not direct it to that creature because you are "Targeting" which is prohibited by hexproof. It may not be the "Target" of spells or abilities opponents control.
You can't target Hexproof, period. You could make your opponent sac the creature or you could board wipe. Anything without the word "target."
NOTE:
{boros reckoner}'s ability is a 'must' ability. So if there's no other target (let's say your opponent has a {witchbane orb} out), reckoner will end up shooting you.
Good thing you can get a {Glaring Spotlight}
So what about the spell {redirect}? If you target an opponents spell, can you make them target their creatures?
Quote from: Particle on October 09, 2013, 09:23:44 AM
So what about the spell {redirect}? If you target an opponents spell, can you make them target their creatures?
If their creature(s) has hexproof, yes. Redirect doesn't change the controller of the spell, so this is fine.
If it's shroud, however, you may still target the spell with redirect, but it will have no effect since the new target is illegal.
Quote from: Keyeto on October 09, 2013, 10:54:48 AM
If it's shroud, however, you may still target the spell with redirect, but it will have no effect since the new target is illegal.
702.16a Shroud is a static ability. "Shroud" means "This permanent or player can't be the target of spells or abilities"
Compared to
702.11b "Hexproof" on a permanent means "This permanent can't be the target of spells or abilities your
opponents control."