Can you respond to an ETB?

Can You Respond to an ETB?

Whenever something goes on the stack, such as an Enter the Battlefield (ETB) triggered ability, all players are able to respond with instants and abilities. This is a fundamental concept in Magic: The Gathering, and it’s essential to understand how it works to make informed decisions during gameplay.

What is an ETB?

An Enter the Battlefield (ETB) is a triggered ability that triggers when a creature enters the battlefield. This ability can have various effects, such as giving the creature a +1/+1 counter, allowing it to attack, or triggering a specific ability.

Can You Respond to an ETB?

Yes, you can respond to an ETB. When a creature enters the battlefield with an ETB ability, you receive priority and can respond with instants and abilities. This means you can play spells, use abilities, or take other actions to respond to the ETB ability.

When Does the ETB Ability Go on the Stack?

The ETB ability goes on the stack when the creature enters the battlefield. This means that the ability is put onto the stack at the same time as the creature is put onto the battlefield.

Who Gets Priority After the ETB Ability Goes on the Stack?

After the ETB ability goes on the stack, the active player (the player who put the creature onto the battlefield) gets priority. This means that the active player gets to respond to the ETB ability before any other player.

What Can You Do When the ETB Ability Goes on the Stack?

When the ETB ability goes on the stack, you can respond with instants and abilities. This means you can play spells, use abilities, or take other actions to respond to the ETB ability.

Can You Destroy a Creature with an ETB Ability?

Yes, you can destroy a creature with an ETB ability. However, the ETB ability will resolve before the creature is destroyed. This means that the ETB ability will trigger and resolve before the creature is sent to the graveyard.

Can You Sacrifice a Creature with an ETB Ability?

Yes, you can sacrifice a creature with an ETB ability. However, the ETB ability will not trigger when the creature is sacrificed. This means that the ETB ability will not trigger when the creature is sent to the graveyard.

Can You Unequip a Creature with an ETB Ability?

Yes, you can unequip a creature with an ETB ability. However, the ETB ability will not trigger when the creature is unequipped. This means that the ETB ability will not trigger when the creature is sent to the graveyard.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you can respond to an ETB ability by playing instants and abilities, destroying the creature, sacrificing the creature, or unequipping the creature. It’s essential to understand how ETB abilities work to make informed decisions during gameplay.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you respond to an ETB ability?
  • Yes, you can respond to an ETB ability by playing instants and abilities.
• When does the ETB ability go on the stack?
  • The ETB ability goes on the stack when the creature enters the battlefield.
• Who gets priority after the ETB ability goes on the stack?
  • The active player gets priority after the ETB ability goes on the stack.
• Can you destroy a creature with an ETB ability?
  • Yes, you can destroy a creature with an ETB ability.
• Can you sacrifice a creature with an ETB ability?
  • Yes, you can sacrifice a creature with an ETB ability.
• Can you unequip a creature with an ETB ability?
  • Yes, you can unequip a creature with an ETB ability.

References

• Magic: The Gathering Official Rules
• Magic: The Gathering Official FAQ
• Magic: The Gathering Online Help Center