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'''Constellation''' is a [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'', where it is connected to the [[god]] theme of the [[Theros block|block]]. [[Enchantment]]s with ''constellation'' abilities represent the divine constellations that fill the [[Nyx|night sky]] and the mortal world of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/294|The Incredible Journey, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 07, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/journeyintonyxmechanics|Mechanics of ''Journey into Nyx''|[[Kelly Digges]]|April 07, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/297|Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 28, 2014}}</ref> | '''Constellation''' is a [[ability word]] introduced in ''[[Journey into Nyx]]'', where it is connected to the [[god]] theme of the [[Theros block|block]]. [[Enchantment]]s with ''constellation'' abilities represent the divine constellations that fill the [[Nyx|night sky]] and the mortal world of [[Theros (plane)|Theros]]. <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/294|The Incredible Journey, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 07, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/feature/journeyintonyxmechanics|Mechanics of ''Journey into Nyx''|[[Kelly Digges]]|April 07, 2014}}</ref> <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/mm/297|Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star|[[Mark Rosewater]]|April 28, 2014}}</ref> | ||
An enchantment's ''constellation'' ability [[trigger]]s every time it or another enchantment [[CIP|enters the battlefield]] under the player's control. Most of the enchantments with ''constellation'' abilities in ''Journey into Nyx'' are [[enchantment creatures]], but not all of them. | An enchantment's ''constellation'' ability [[trigger]]s every time it or another enchantment [[CIP|enters the battlefield]] under the player's control. Most of the enchantments with ''constellation'' abilities in ''Journey into Nyx'' are [[enchantment creatures]], but not all of them. | ||
==Rulings== | |||
* A constellation ability triggers whenever an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control for any reason. Enchantments with other card types, such as enchantment creatures, will also cause constellation abilities to trigger. | |||
* An Aura spell without bestow that has an illegal target when it tries to resolve will be countered and put into its owner’s graveyard. It won’t enter the battlefield and constellation abilities won’t trigger. An Aura spellwith bestow won’t be countered this way. It will revert to beingan enchantment creature and resolve, entering the battlefield and triggering constellation abilities. | |||
* When an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control, each constellation ability of permanents you control will trigger. You can put these abilities on the stack in any order. The last ability you put on the stack will be the first one that resolves. | |||
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Revision as of 11:04, 21 May 2014
Constellation is a ability word introduced in Journey into Nyx, where it is connected to the god theme of the block. Enchantments with constellation abilities represent the divine constellations that fill the night sky and the mortal world of Theros. [1] [2] [3]
An enchantment's constellation ability triggers every time it or another enchantment enters the battlefield under the player's control. Most of the enchantments with constellation abilities in Journey into Nyx are enchantment creatures, but not all of them.
Rulings
- A constellation ability triggers whenever an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control for any reason. Enchantments with other card types, such as enchantment creatures, will also cause constellation abilities to trigger.
- An Aura spell without bestow that has an illegal target when it tries to resolve will be countered and put into its owner’s graveyard. It won’t enter the battlefield and constellation abilities won’t trigger. An Aura spellwith bestow won’t be countered this way. It will revert to beingan enchantment creature and resolve, entering the battlefield and triggering constellation abilities.
- When an enchantment enters the battlefield under your control, each constellation ability of permanents you control will trigger. You can put these abilities on the stack in any order. The last ability you put on the stack will be the first one that resolves.
References
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 07, 2014). "The Incredible Journey, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Kelly Digges (April 07, 2014). "Mechanics of Journey into Nyx". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mark Rosewater (April 28, 2014). "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.