Can you tap a creature ability if it has summoning sickness?

The answer to the question is no, you cannot tap a creature ability if it has summoning sickness, as the creature is considered disoriented and unable to use any tap abilities or attack. The summoning sickness rule is in place to prevent creatures from being too powerful when they are first played, and it is an important part of the game’s balance and strategy.

Understanding Summoning Sickness

What is Summoning Sickness?

Summoning sickness is a state that a creature enters when it is first played, and it prevents the creature from using any tap abilities or attacking. This state lasts until the beginning of the player’s next turn, at which point the creature is no longer considered to have summoning sickness.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can you tap a creature with summoning sickness to crew a vehicle?: Yes, you can tap a creature with summoning sickness to crew a vehicle, as crewing a vehicle does not use the creature’s tap ability.
2. Can you use a creature’s tap ability at instant speed?: Yes, tap abilities can be used at instant speed, unless the ability specifies otherwise.
3. When can you use a creature’s tap ability?: You can use a creature’s tap ability at any time, as long as the creature does not have summoning sickness and you have priority.
4. Can you tap a creature in response to an instant?: Yes, you can tap a creature in response to an instant, as long as you have priority.
5. Can you tap an artifact at instant speed?: Yes, artifacts can be tapped at instant speed, unless the artifact specifies otherwise.
6. Can you crew a vehicle at instant speed?: Yes, you can crew a vehicle at instant speed, as long as you can pay the crew cost.
7. Can you tap a creature ability on your opponent’s turn?: Yes, you can tap a creature ability on your opponent’s turn, as long as you have priority.
8. Can you activate tap abilities during combat?: Yes, you can activate tap abilities during combat, as long as you have priority.
9. Can you tap an artifact that doesn’t have a tap ability?: Yes, you can tap an artifact that doesn’t have a tap ability, but it will not do anything unless the artifact specifies otherwise.
10. Does tapping a land count as an activated ability?: Yes, tapping a land does count as an activated ability, as it is a mana ability.
11. Can you untap an untapped permanent?: No, you cannot untap an untapped permanent, as this would not do anything.
12. Can you tap a creature in response to it attacking?: No, you cannot tap a creature in response to it attacking, as the creature is already declared as an attacker.
13. Can you tap a creature without attacking?: No, you cannot tap a creature without attacking or using a tap ability, as tapping a creature does not do anything on its own.
14. Can you respond to an activated ability?: Yes, you can respond to an activated ability, as long as you have priority.
15. Can you untap something with summoning sickness?: Yes, you can untap a creature with summoning sickness, but it will not remove the summoning sickness.