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'''Entwine''' is a [[keyword ability]] appearing on [[modal]] [[instant]]s and [[sorcery|sorceries]], ie. ones with the "Choose one —" clause. As you play a spell with entwine, if you pay the cost associated with it, instead of choosing one of the modes of the spell, it functions as though you chose both.
{{Infobox keyword
| type = Static
| first = Mirrodin
| last = Modern Horizons 3
| cost = yes
| reminder = Choose all if you pay the entwine cost.
| storm = 6
| storm_ref=<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/617865149181755392/|title=Where is Entwine on the storm scale?|2020-05-11}}</ref>
| stats = {{stats|W=6|U=5|B=5|R=6|G=7|UB=1|WB=1}}
}}


Spells with entwine were introduced in ''[[Mirrodin]]''.  
'''Entwine''' is a [[keyword ability]] appearing on [[modal]] [[instant]]s and [[sorceries]]; i.e., ones with the "Choose one —" clause.


{{rules|text='''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''':
==Description==
*'''702.40.''' Entwine
As you cast a spell with entwine, if you pay the additional entwine cost, instead of choosing only one of the modes of the spell, you choose all of them. In all cases but one, this is two options, and hence the reminder uses "both".
**'''702.40a''' Entwine Entwine is a static ability of modal spells (see rule 700.2) that functions while the spell is on the stack. “Entwine [cost]” means “You may choose to use all modes of this spell instead of just one. If you do, you pay an additional [cost].” Using the entwine ability follows the rules for choosing modes and paying additional costs in rules 601.2b and 601.2e–g.
 
**'''702.40b''' If the entwine cost was paid, follow the text of each of the modes in the order written on the card when the spell resolves.
Spells with entwine were featured in the [[Mirrodin block]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/maros-command-2015-04-13|Maro's Command|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 13, 2015}}</ref>
}}
 
===History===
Entwine was also used in ''[[Modern Horizons]]''<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/modern-horizons-mechanics-2019-05-31|''Modern Horizons'' Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|May 31, 2019}}</ref>'', [[Commander 2019]],'' and ''[[Modern Horizons 2]]''. {{Card|Kaya's Guile}} is the only multicolored Entwiner, and also is the only that has more than two choices (namely, choose two entwines into choose four). {{Card|Twisted Reflection}} is the first with an off-color entwine cost, with two mono-blue effects combining into a black effect.
 
It made further appearances in ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons 3]]''.


==Example==
==Rules==
{{examples|text=''
{{CR+G}}
*<c>Betrayal of Flesh</c> — {{5}}{{B}}<br>Instant<br>Choose one — Destroy target creature; or return target creature card from your graveyard to play.<br/>Entwine — Sacrifice three lands. ''(Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)''}}


==Rulings==
==Rulings==
*You decide whether you're paying the entwine cost as you play the spell.
*You decide whether you're paying the entwine cost as you cast the spell.
*If you choose not to pay the entwine cost, you can choose only one mode. If you choose to pay the entwine cost, you choose both modes.
*If you choose not to pay the entwine cost, you can choose only one mode. If you choose to pay the entwine cost, you choose both modes.
*If you pay the entwine cost, choose targets for both modes as you play the spell. When the spell resolves, follow the instructions in the order they're written.
*If you pay the entwine cost, choose targets for both modes as you cast the spell. When the spell resolves, follow the instructions in the order they're written.
*For all modal spells that don't have entwine, you can choose only one mode. Only the entwine ability allows you to choose more than one mode.
 
==Examples==
{{examples|<c>Betrayal of Flesh</c> {{5}}{{B}}<br>Instant<br>Choose one {{-}}<br>• Destroy target creature.<br>• Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.<br>Entwine {{-}} Sacrifice three lands. ''(Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)''}}
 
==Trivia==
*[[Mark Rosewater]] came up with the mechanic in a dream.<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/25-more-random-things-about-magic-2016-06-20|25 More Random Things About Magic|[[Mark Rosewater]]|June 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/755123948581175296/|title=Has there ever been an “it was all a dream” set, as in a set that only existed in a dream you had and isn’t actually real.|July 04, 2024}}</ref>
 
==See also==
*[[Escalate]]
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:Keywords]][[Category:Magic rules]]
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Latest revision as of 04:54, 5 July 2024

Entwine
Keyword Ability
Type Static
Introduced Mirrodin
Last used Modern Horizons 3
Reminder Text Entwine [cost] (Choose all if you pay the entwine cost.)
Storm Scale 6[1]
Statistics
31 cards
{W} 19.4% {U} 16.1% {B} 16.1% {R} 19.4% {G} 22.6% {U/B} 3.2% {W/B} 3.2%
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keyword:"Entwine"

Entwine is a keyword ability appearing on modal instants and sorceries; i.e., ones with the "Choose one —" clause.

Description

As you cast a spell with entwine, if you pay the additional entwine cost, instead of choosing only one of the modes of the spell, you choose all of them. In all cases but one, this is two options, and hence the reminder uses "both".

Spells with entwine were featured in the Mirrodin block.[2]

History

Entwine was also used in Modern Horizons[3], Commander 2019, and Modern Horizons 2. Kaya's Guile is the only multicolored Entwiner, and also is the only that has more than two choices (namely, choose two entwines into choose four). Twisted Reflection is the first with an off-color entwine cost, with two mono-blue effects combining into a black effect.

It made further appearances in Phyrexia: All Will Be One Commander and Modern Horizons 3.

Rules

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Entwine
A keyword ability that lets a player choose all modes for a spell rather than just the number specified. See rule 702.42, “Entwine.”

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 702.42. Entwine
    • 702.42a Entwine is a static ability of modal spells (see rule 700.2) that functions while the spell is on the stack. “Entwine [cost]” means “You may choose all modes of this spell instead of just the number specified. If you do, you pay an additional [cost].” Using the entwine ability follows the rules for choosing modes and paying additional costs in rules 601.2b and 601.2f–h.
    • 702.42b If the entwine cost was paid, follow the text of each of the modes in the order written on the card when the spell resolves.

Rulings

  • You decide whether you're paying the entwine cost as you cast the spell.
  • If you choose not to pay the entwine cost, you can choose only one mode. If you choose to pay the entwine cost, you choose both modes.
  • If you pay the entwine cost, choose targets for both modes as you cast the spell. When the spell resolves, follow the instructions in the order they're written.

Examples

Example

Betrayal of Flesh {5}{B}
Instant
Choose one —
• Destroy target creature.
• Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Entwine — Sacrifice three lands. (Choose both if you pay the entwine cost.)

Trivia

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (2020-05-11). "Where is Entwine on the storm scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 13, 2015). "Maro's Command". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Matt Tabak (May 31, 2019). "Modern Horizons Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Mark Rosewater (June 20, 2016). "25 More Random Things About Magic". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 04, 2024). "Has there ever been an “it was all a dream” set, as in a set that only existed in a dream you had and isn’t actually real.". Blogatog. Tumblr.
 
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