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'''''Paradox''''' is an [[ability word]] introduced in the [[Universes Beyond]] set ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name="Preview Barca">{{YouTubeRef|Y5YsggzwCxI|The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Barcelona|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=July 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-the-gathering-doctor-who-mechanics|''Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who'' Mechanics|[[Matt Tabak]]|October 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/magic-the-gathering-doctor-who-release-notes|''Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who'' Release Notes|[[Jess Dunks]]|October 9, 2023}}</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
In ''[[Wikipedia:Doctor Who|Doctor Who]]'', [[Wikipedia:Paradox|paradoxes]] range from relatively harmless to universe ending. | |||
Paradox is an ability word that is used to highlight abilities that care about casting spells from anywhere other than your [[hand]]. Often these abilities are [[Triggered ability|triggered abilities]] that trigger whenever you do so. Some paradox abilities count the number of spells you've cast from anywhere other than your hand that turn to determine the magnitude of their effects. | |||
This space was previously explored with <c>Vega, the Watcher</c> (supporting [[foretell]]), <c>Poxwalkers</c>, <c>Keeper of Secrets</c>, and <c>Mizzix, Replica Rider</c>. | |||
==Example== | |||
{{examples|<c>The Thirteenth Doctor</c> {{1}}{{G}}{{U}}<br>Legendary Creature {{-}} Time Lord Doctor<br>2/2<br>''Paradox'' — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.<br>''Team TARDIS'' — At the beginning of your end step, untap each creature you control with a counter on it.}} | |||
==Rulings== | |||
*Paradox abilities count any spells cast from zones other than your hand. These are usually spells cast from exile, the graveyard, or the command zone. They also count spells cast from outside the game, such as spells cast with Wish or Garth One-Eye's ability. | |||
*An instant or sorcery that counts how many spells you've cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as Surge of Brilliance, counts itself if it was cast from a zone other than your hand. | |||
*A triggered ability that triggers when a spell is cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as that of The Thirteenth Doctor, functions only on the battlefield, so it doesn't trigger when you cast that spell from a zone other than your hand. | |||
*If a spell or ability allows you to copy a spell on the stack but doesn't specify that the spell is cast, that spell wasn't cast and won't be counted by paradox abilities. However, if a spell or ability allows you to cast a copy of a spell, that spell will be counted for paradox abilities. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:25, 9 October 2023
| Paradox | |
|---|---|
| Ability Word | |
| Introduced | Doctor Who |
| Last used | Doctor Who |
| Typical Text | Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere but your hand .... |
| Storm Scale | 7[1] |
| Statistics |
9 cards  22.2%  44.4%  22.2%  11.1% |
| Scryfall Search | |
| keyword:"Paradox" | |
Paradox is an ability word introduced in the Universes Beyond set Doctor Who.[2][3][4]
Description
In Doctor Who, paradoxes range from relatively harmless to universe ending.
Paradox is an ability word that is used to highlight abilities that care about casting spells from anywhere other than your hand. Often these abilities are triggered abilities that trigger whenever you do so. Some paradox abilities count the number of spells you've cast from anywhere other than your hand that turn to determine the magnitude of their effects.
This space was previously explored with Vega, the Watcher (supporting foretell), Poxwalkers, Keeper of Secrets, and Mizzix, Replica Rider.
Example
Example
The Thirteenth Doctor 
Legendary Creature — Time Lord Doctor
2/2
Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.
Team TARDIS — At the beginning of your end step, untap each creature you control with a counter on it.
Rulings
- Paradox abilities count any spells cast from zones other than your hand. These are usually spells cast from exile, the graveyard, or the command zone. They also count spells cast from outside the game, such as spells cast with Wish or Garth One-Eye's ability.
- An instant or sorcery that counts how many spells you've cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as Surge of Brilliance, counts itself if it was cast from a zone other than your hand.
- A triggered ability that triggers when a spell is cast from anywhere other than your hand, such as that of The Thirteenth Doctor, functions only on the battlefield, so it doesn't trigger when you cast that spell from a zone other than your hand.
- If a spell or ability allows you to copy a spell on the stack but doesn't specify that the spell is cast, that spell wasn't cast and won't be counted by paradox abilities. However, if a spell or ability allows you to cast a copy of a spell, that spell will be counted for paradox abilities.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (2023-10-08). "So... where on the Storm Scale do paradox, time travel, and villainous choice sit?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
- ↑ The Preview Panel at MagicCon: Barcelona (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (July 28, 2023).
- ↑ Matt Tabak (October 3, 2023). "Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Jess Dunks (October 9, 2023). "Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.