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| reminder = Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token that's a copy of this creature that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker he or she controls. If one or more tokens are created this way, exile the tokens at end of combat.
| reminder = Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token that's a copy of this creature that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. If one or more tokens are created this way, exile the tokens at end of combat.
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'''Myriad''' is a triggered [[keyword ability]] introduced in ''[[Commander 2015]]''. By way of [[token]] [[copy|copies]], it enables a creature to be used to attack multiple players at once.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/commander-2015-mechanics-2015-11-02|Commander 2015 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref>   
'''Myriad''' is a triggered [[keyword ability]] introduced in ''[[Commander 2015]]''. By way of [[token]] [[copy|copies]], it enables a creature to be used to attack multiple players at once.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2015-mechanics-2015-11-02|Commander 2015 Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|November 2, 2015}}</ref>   


==Description==
==Description==
Whenever a creature with myriad [[attack]]s, its [[control]]ler may create token copies of that creature for each other [[opponent]], which are [[exile]]d at the end of combat. Those tokens may also attack [[planeswalker]]s controlled by the corresponding [[player]].
Whenever a creature with myriad [[attack]]s, its [[control]]ler may create token copies of that creature for each other [[opponent]], which are [[exile]]d at the end of combat. Those tokens may also attack [[planeswalker]]s controlled by the corresponding [[player]].
==History==
Myriad was reused in ''[[Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate]]''.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-legends-battle-baldurs-gate-mechanics-2022-05-18|''Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate'' Mechanics|[[Jess Dunks]]|May 18, 2022}}</ref> <c>Duke Ulder Ravengard</c> can grant another creature the ability and <c>Legion Loyalty</c> grants all creatures you control myriad.
The ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Doctor Who/Commander decks|Commander decks]] included four cards with Myriad to represent the vast forces of the [[Doctor_Who/Commander_decks#Masters_of_Evil|Masters of Evil]]. Myriad also appeared in non-[[Standard]] sets like ''[[Ravnica: Clue Edition]]'' and ''[[Modern Horizons 3 Commander]]''.


==Rules==
==Rules==
{{Keyword CR}}
{{CR+G}}


==Rulings==
==Rulings==
* The term "[[defending player]]" in the myriad rules (or any other ability of an [[attack]]ing creature) refers to the player the [[creature]] with myriad was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this [[combat]], or the [[control]]ler of the [[planeswalker]] the creature was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this combat.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/commander-2015-edition-release-notes-2015-11-11|Commander (2015 Edition) Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref>
*The term "[[defending player]]" in the myriad rules (or any other ability of an [[attack]]ing creature) refers to the player the [[creature]] with myriad was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this [[combat]], or the [[control]]ler of the [[permanent]] the creature was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this combat.<ref>{{DailyRef|feature/commander-2015-edition-release-notes-2015-11-11|Commander (2015 Edition) Release Notes|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|November 11, 2015}}</ref>
* If the defending player is your only [[opponent]], no tokens are put onto the battlefield.
*If the defending player is your only [[opponent]], no tokens are put onto the battlefield.
* You choose whether each token is attacking the player or a planeswalker he or she controls as the token is created.
*You choose whether each token is attacking the player or a planeswalker they control as the token is created.
* Although the tokens [[enters the battlefield|enter the battlefield]] attacking, they were never declared as attackers. Abilities that [[trigger]] whenever a creature attacks won't trigger, including the myriad ability of the tokens. If there are any [[cost]]s to have a creature attack, those costs won't apply to the tokens.
*Although the tokens [[enters the battlefield|enter the battlefield]] attacking, they were never declared as attackers. Abilities that [[trigger]] whenever a creature attacks won't trigger, including the myriad ability of the tokens. If there are any [[cost]]s to have a creature attack, those costs won't apply to the tokens.
* The token creatures all enter the battlefield at the same time.
*The token creatures all enter the battlefield at the same time.
* Each token [[Copying objects|copies]] exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else. It doesn't copy whether that creature is [[tapped]] or [[untapped]], whether it has any [[counter (marker)|counters]] on it or [[Aura]]s and [[Equipment]] attached to it, or any non-copy [[effect]]s that have changed its [[power]], [[toughness]], [[type]]s, [[color]], and so on.
*Each token copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else. It doesn't copy whether that creature is [[tapped]] or [[untapped]], whether it has any [[counter (marker)|counters]] on it or [[Aura]]s and [[Equipment]] attached to it, or any non-copy [[effect]]s that have changed its [[power]], [[toughness]], [[type]]s, [[color]], and so on.
* Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will [[trigger]] when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters the battlefield" or "[this permanent] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied creature will also work.
*Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will [[trigger]] when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters the battlefield" or "[this permanent] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied creature will also work.
* If myriad creates more than one token for any given player (due to an effect such as the one <c>Doubling Season</c> creates), you may choose separately for each token whether it's attacking the player or a planeswalker he or she controls.
*If myriad creates more than one token for any given player (due to an effect such as the one <c>Doubling Season</c> creates), you may choose separately for each token whether it's attacking the player or a planeswalker they control.


==Example==
==Example==
{{examples|text=''
{{examples|<c>Banshee of the Dread Choir</c> {{3}}{{B}}{{B}}<br>Creature {{-}} Spirit<br>4/4<br>Myriad ''(Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may put a token that's a copy of this creature onto the battlefield tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at the end of combat.)''<br> Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
*<c>Banshee of the Dread Choir</c> - {{3}}{{B}}{{B}}<br>Creature {{-}} Spirit<br>Myriad ''(Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may put a token that's a copy of this creature onto the battlefield tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker he or she controls. Exile the tokens at the end of combat.)''<br> Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
}}
}}
==Myriad tokens==
{{Myriad tokens|header=y}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{Keywords and abilities}}
{{Mechanics|keyword}}

Latest revision as of 06:58, 12 May 2024

Myriad
Keyword Ability
Type Triggered
Introduced Commander 2015
Last used Modern Horizons 3 Commander
Reminder Text Myriad (Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token that's a copy of this creature that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. If one or more tokens are created this way, exile the tokens at end of combat.)
Statistics
22 cards
{W} 27.3% {U} 13.6% {B} 9.1% {R} 27.3% {G} 4.5% {B/R} 4.5% {R/W} 4.5% {artifact symbol} 9.1%
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keyword:"Myriad"

Myriad is a triggered keyword ability introduced in Commander 2015. By way of token copies, it enables a creature to be used to attack multiple players at once.[1]

Description

Whenever a creature with myriad attacks, its controller may create token copies of that creature for each other opponent, which are exiled at the end of combat. Those tokens may also attack planeswalkers controlled by the corresponding player.

History

Myriad was reused in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate.[2] Duke Ulder Ravengard can grant another creature the ability and Legion Loyalty grants all creatures you control myriad.

The Doctor Who Commander decks included four cards with Myriad to represent the vast forces of the Masters of Evil. Myriad also appeared in non-Standard sets like Ravnica: Clue Edition and Modern Horizons 3 Commander.

Rules

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

Myriad
Myriad is a triggered ability that effectively lets a creature attack in all possible directions. See rule 702.116, “Myriad.”

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

  • 702.116. Myriad
    • 702.116a Myriad is a triggered ability that may also create a delayed triggered ability. “Myriad” means “Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token that’s a copy of this creature that’s tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. If one or more tokens are created this way, exile the tokens at end of combat.”
    • 702.116b If a creature has multiple instances of myriad, each triggers separately.

Rulings

  • The term "defending player" in the myriad rules (or any other ability of an attacking creature) refers to the player the creature with myriad was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this combat, or the controller of the permanent the creature was attacking at the time it became an attacking creature this combat.[3]
  • If the defending player is your only opponent, no tokens are put onto the battlefield.
  • You choose whether each token is attacking the player or a planeswalker they control as the token is created.
  • Although the tokens enter the battlefield attacking, they were never declared as attackers. Abilities that trigger whenever a creature attacks won't trigger, including the myriad ability of the tokens. If there are any costs to have a creature attack, those costs won't apply to the tokens.
  • The token creatures all enter the battlefield at the same time.
  • Each token copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else. It doesn't copy whether that creature is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras and Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that have changed its power, toughness, types, color, and so on.
  • Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters the battlefield" or "[this permanent] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied creature will also work.
  • If myriad creates more than one token for any given player (due to an effect such as the one Doubling Season creates), you may choose separately for each token whether it's attacking the player or a planeswalker they control.

Example

Example

Banshee of the Dread Choir {3}{B}{B}
Creature — Spirit
4/4
Myriad (Whenever this creature attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may put a token that's a copy of this creature onto the battlefield tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at the end of combat.)
Whenever ~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.

Myriad tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Herald of the Host White Creature — Angel 4/4 Flying, vigilance
Battle Angels of Tyr White Creature — Angel Knight 4/4 Flying
Whenever Battle Angels of Tyr deals combat damage to a player, draw a card if that player has more cards in hand than each other player. Then you create a Treasure token if that player controls more lands than each other player. Then you gain 3 life if that player has more life than each other player.
Tabaxi Toucaneers White Creature — Cat Ranger 3/2 Flying
Hammers of Moradin White Creature — Dwarf Cleric 3/3
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol White Creature — Human Soldier 1/1
Wizards of Thay Blue Creature — Human Wizard 3/3 Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
You may cast sorcery spells as though they had flash.
Broodbirth Viper Blue Creature — Snake 3/3 Whenever Broodbirth Viper deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.
Banshee of the Dread Choir Black Creature — Spirit 4/4 Whenever Banshee of the Dread Choir deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card.
Dalek Squadron Black Artifact Creature — Dalek 3/3 Menace
Tiamat's Fanatics Red Creature — Dragon Warrior 4/3
Warchief Giant Red Creature — Giant Warrior 5/3
Gnoll War Band Red Creature — Gnoll 5/5 Menace
Genasi Enforcers Red Creature — Elemental Shaman 1/3 {1}{R}: Creatures you control named Genasi Enforcers get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Elturel Survivors Red Creature — Tiefling Peasant 0/4 Trample
As long as Elturel Survivors is attacking, it gets +X/+0, where X is the number of lands defending player controls.
Caller of the Pack Green Creature — Beast 8/6 Trample
The Master, Multiplied Black/​Red Creature — Time Lord Rogue 4/3 The “legend rule” doesn’t apply to creature tokens you control.
Triggered abilities you control can’t cause you to sacrifice or exile creature tokens you control.
Cybermen Squadron Colorless Artifact Creature — Cyberman 5/5 Nonlegendary artifact creatures you control have myriad.

References

  1. ↑ Matt Tabak (November 2, 2015). "Commander 2015 Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Jess Dunks (May 18, 2022). "Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (November 11, 2015). "Commander (2015 Edition) Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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