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'''Amplify''' is a [[keyword ability]] on creatures that allows the player to reveal creature cards in his or her hand that share a creature [[subtype|type]] with the creature. The creature | '''Amplify''' is a [[keyword ability]] on creatures that allows the player to reveal creature cards in his or her hand that share a creature [[subtype|type]] with the creature. The creature enters the [[battlefield]] with a number of [[Counter/List of Counters#+1/+1 counter|+1/+1 counters]] for each such card revealed. Some creatures with amplify have additional abilities tied to the number of +1/+1 counters on them (see <c>Kilnmouth Dragon</c>). | ||
All tournament-legal creatures with Amplify were printed in [[Legions]]. | All tournament-legal creatures with Amplify were printed in ''[[Legions]]''. | ||
{{rules|text='''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' | {{rules|text='''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' | ||
*'''702.36.''' Amplify | *'''702.36.''' Amplify | ||
**'''702.36a''' Amplify is a static ability. “Amplify N” means “As this object | **'''702.36a''' Amplify is a static ability. “Amplify N” means “As this object enters the battlefield, reveal any number of cards from your hand that share a creature type with it. This permanent comes into play with N +1/+1 counters on it for each card revealed this way. You can’t reveal this card or any other cards that are entering the battlefield at the same time as this card.” | ||
**'''702.36b''' If a creature has multiple instances of amplify, each one works separately. | **'''702.36b''' If a creature has multiple instances of amplify, each one works separately. | ||
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==Rulings== | ==Rulings== | ||
*The player who will control the creature is the one who reveals the cards. | *The player who will control the creature is the one who reveals the cards. | ||
*Each revealed card must share a creature type with the amplify | *Each revealed card must share a creature type with the card with amplify. The reminder text reminds you what those types are. | ||
*Playing the [[Onslaught]] card <c>Artificial Evolution</c> on | *Playing the ''[[Onslaught]]'' card <c>Artificial Evolution</c> on a spell with amplify on the stack can change what types need to be revealed. The card <c>Conspiracy</c> can also change what types need to be revealed. | ||
*If multiple creatures with amplify are | *If multiple creatures with amplify are entering the battlefield under your control at the same time, you may reveal the same cards for each of them. | ||
*If you | *If you cast <c>Clone</c> (or a creature with a similar ability) and choose for it to copy a creature with amplify, you get to reveal cards and have the creature get +1/+1 counters. | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
Revision as of 04:15, 28 November 2012
Amplify is a keyword ability on creatures that allows the player to reveal creature cards in his or her hand that share a creature type with the creature. The creature enters the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters for each such card revealed. Some creatures with amplify have additional abilities tied to the number of +1/+1 counters on them (see Kilnmouth Dragon).
All tournament-legal creatures with Amplify were printed in Legions.
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Rulings
- The player who will control the creature is the one who reveals the cards.
- Each revealed card must share a creature type with the card with amplify. The reminder text reminds you what those types are.
- Playing the Onslaught card Artificial Evolution on a spell with amplify on the stack can change what types need to be revealed. The card Conspiracy can also change what types need to be revealed.
- If multiple creatures with amplify are entering the battlefield under your control at the same time, you may reveal the same cards for each of them.
- If you cast Clone (or a creature with a similar ability) and choose for it to copy a creature with amplify, you get to reveal cards and have the creature get +1/+1 counters.
Examples
Color percentages
There is a total of 9 cards that involve amplify, which divide by color as such:
- Black = 33 %
- Green = 33 %
- White = 22 %
- Red = 11 %