Hidden strings

[Birdbrain]

Lets say you unatp a taped permanent with {hidden strings} can you tap it again before the second untap resolves?

[The1337Magician]

No, because "tap or untap another target permenant." So you can't choose the same one to untap then tap.

[Birdbrain]

No, because "tap or untap another target permenant." So you can't choose the same one to untap then tap.

thats not what I meant...

I meant if the permanent has a {T} ability, could you throw that inbetween the untapping of the strings

[The1337Magician]

You could tap it with it's activated ability, untap it and tap/untap another creature with Hidden Strings and tap him again. You can't choose the same creature to be untapped because it says another. So it doesn't matter.

[Keyeto]

No, because "tap or untap another target permenant." So you can't choose the same one to untap then tap.

thats not what I meant...

I meant if the permanent has a {T} ability, could you throw that inbetween the untapping of the strings

You cannot. Both untapping/tappings of {Hidden Strings} occur during the resolution of the spell. You cannot activate abilities in the middle of a spell resolving.

[Birdbrain]

Ok thanks. The infinite combo I thought of can still work this way

[Birdbrain]

{hidden strings} on an evasion creature + {gilded lotus} + {strionic resonator}

[The1337Magician]

So unblocked creature deals damage, you trigger the ability and pay with the Lotus to copy. The most recent resolves, untapping your artifacts, but can you copy the triggered ability again? I don't think so.

[Birdbrain]

So unblocked creature deals damage, you trigger the ability and pay with the Lotus to copy. The most recent resolves, untapping your artifacts, but can you copy the triggered ability again? I don't think so.

the original copy never resolved

[The1337Magician]

You're right.

[Birdbrain]

You're right.

dont say I'm right just because you don't want to argue, only say I'm right if I realy am. Don't be afraid to tell me if I'm wrong. That goes for everyone

[The1337Magician]

No. You are right. I was writing an argument when I realized that I was wrong.
The first one never resolved. The copied resolved to cast the spell and the other doesn't resolve.
You are correct. I apologize for the confusion.