Tokens

Richardalcala · February 25, 2012, 12:20:12 AM

Do tokens hit the graveyard when they die or do they exile because they are not a creature. Thanks.

BadLuckIrish · February 25, 2012, 02:05:19 AM

They activate "are sent to the graveyard" abilities but dont actually end up in the graveyard

Spikepit · February 25, 2012, 03:04:03 AM

Tokens are one of the the two reason MaRo has said the new terminology "dies" in place of "... goes to the graveyard" was introduced, because really never go to the graveyard.

There is much debate online as to whether they are there for a second, two, a millisecond, but for the purpose of the rulings, it's easier to say they are never actually there.

Richardalcala · February 25, 2012, 03:04:45 AM

So I could not exile it to cast a spell then?

Coffee Vampire · February 25, 2012, 03:19:24 AM

From the graveyard? I don't think so because they are removed from the game as a state based action once they change zones.

Spikepit · February 25, 2012, 03:31:02 AM

Quote from: Coffee Vampire on February 25, 2012, 03:19:24 AM
From the graveyard? I don't think so because they are removed from the game as a state based action once they change zones.

Correct.

So as an example, you cannot cast {Skaab Ruinator} using tokens. Nor can you cast {Shattered Crypt} using tokens.

Richardalcala · February 25, 2012, 04:06:11 AM

Thanks for clearing that one up.