Does Copying a Creature Include Counters?
Copying a creature does not include counters, as counters are not copiable and are not copied when a creature is copied. When a creature is copied, it generally copies the card as printed, without any counters, Auras, or Equipment that may be attached to the original creature.
Understanding Copying in Magic: The Gathering
Copying a creature in Magic: The Gathering involves creating a new copy of the creature, which has the same characteristics as the original creature, but does not retain any counters, Auras, or Equipment that may be attached to the original creature.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following FAQs provide additional information about copying creatures in Magic: The Gathering:
- Do Copies Get ETB Triggers?: Yes, copies of creatures can trigger enters-the-battlefield (ETB) abilities.
- Is Copying a Creature the Same as Entering the Battlefield?: No, copying a creature is not the same as entering the battlefield, although a copied creature can trigger ETB abilities.
- Do Copies of Creatures Keep Counters?: No, copies of creatures do not retain counters from the original creature.
- Can You Copy a Creature with Hexproof?: Yes, you can copy a creature with hexproof, as hexproof only prevents the creature from being targeted by spells or abilities.
- Do Copies Have Summoning Sickness?: Yes, copies of creatures can have summoning sickness, which prevents them from attacking or using abilities that require tapping.
- What Happens When a Counter Spell is Copied?: When a counter spell is copied, the copy can counter a spell, but the original spell will no longer be a valid target for the copy.
- Does Rite of Replication Copy Counters?: No, Rite of Replication does not copy counters on the creature.
- Is Copying a Tapped Creature a Copied Tapped Creature?: No, copying a tapped creature does not result in a tapped copy, as the copy is created in an untapped state.
- Do Mutated Creatures Keep Counters?: Yes, mutated creatures retain counters, Auras, and Equipment from the original creature.
- Is a Copy an Enchantment or an Artifact?: A copy can be both an enchantment and an artifact, depending on the characteristics of the original card.
- Do Copied Spells Count as Casting?: No, copied spells do not count as casting a spell, as they are created by copying an existing spell.
- Can You Sacrifice a Creature When It Enters the Battlefield?: Yes, you can sacrifice a creature when it enters the battlefield, as part of a champion ability or other effects.
- Is Casting a Spell the Same as Entering the Battlefield?: No, casting a spell is not the same as entering the battlefield, as casting a spell involves paying the spell’s mana cost, while entering the battlefield refers to a permanent being put onto the battlefield.
- Does Turning a Creature Face Up Count as Entering the Battlefield?: No, turning a creature face up does not count as entering the battlefield, as the creature is already on the battlefield.
- Do Copies Have Mana Value?: Yes, copies of creatures have a mana value, which is copied from the original creature.