Paradox
| 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]
Description
In Doctor Who, paradoxes range from relatively harmless to universe ending.
This space was previously explored with Vega, the Watcher (supporting foretell), Poxwalkers, Keeper of Secrets, and Mizzix, Replica Rider.
Rulings
- Paradox is an ability word that's 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.
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.