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by Pendulum
Thu Mar 20, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: Rulings
Topic: Oracle of bones vs. the stack
Replies: 3
Views: 5604

Thanks for the quick and informative response, Hammy! I kind of hoped that was how it worked, but the When-If clause got me... silly Magic wordings. :/
by Pendulum
Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Rulings
Topic: Oracle of bones vs. the stack
Replies: 3
Views: 5604

Oracle of bones vs. the stack

I'm a little confused as to how the Tribute trigger works on Oracle of Bones. When he ETB and they don't pay the tribute, does his ensuing ability put a new trigger on the stack?

For example, let's say I have 2 cards in my hand, Oracle of Bones and Inspiration, as well as 8 land in play. I cast the minotaur, and it resolves normally; if my opponent doesn't pay the Tribute, does that create a stack ability that must itself resolve (in which case I can cast the Inspiration in response in the hopes of getting something better to cast for free) or does is my window to cast a spell for free from my hand all handled in the resolution of the Tribute trigger itself (in which case my only choice is to cast the Inspiration for free)?

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