So, just to be clear, one cannot cast a spell that has no targets and allow it to fizzle just to trigger prowess? I had a friend do this.
Quote from: Redrighthand on September 29, 2014, 10:09:23 AM
So, just to be clear, one cannot cast a spell that has no targets and allow it to fizzle just to trigger prowess? I had a friend do this.
well if the spell doesnt require targets you sure can cast a spell that doesnt actually do anything. but if a spell has to word target on it you must announce you targets before putting it on the stack. like, if your opponent only had his prowess creature on the field, and yoi had none, he could cast {blinding flare} and just target his own guy and trigger prowess. making his own guy not be able to block doesnt really matter. same situation, but your opponent wants to cast {savage punch} just to trigger prowess. since you dont have a creature to meet the targetting criteria, your opponent cannot cast savage punch. if a spell has targets all targets must be announced (and legal) upon casting the spell. if your friend doesnt have targets for a spell that requores one, he cannot trigger prowess for free.