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Magic (The Gathering) => Rules => Topic started by: NovusOrbis on May 04, 2014, 03:41:15 PM

Title: Teysa as Commander
Post by: NovusOrbis on May 04, 2014, 03:41:15 PM
Would Teysa's destroy creature ability work while se is in the command zone? Just curious
Title: Re: Teysa as Commander
Post by: FustyDavorite on May 04, 2014, 03:45:58 PM
No. Her ability requires her to be a permanent.
Title: Re: Teysa as Commander
Post by: NovusOrbis on May 04, 2014, 04:55:57 PM
Quote from: FustyDavorite on May 04, 2014, 03:45:58 PM
No. Her ability requires her to be a permanent.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Teysa as Commander
Post by: Remillo on May 04, 2014, 08:05:13 PM
Quote from: FustyDavorite on May 04, 2014, 03:45:58 PM
No. Her ability requires her to be a permanent.

To elaborate:  Activated abilities can usually only be activated if the card is on the battlefield, unless the ability (to ability cost) says otherwise.