What is the Legend Rule in Tokens?
The legend rule in tokens states that if a player controls two or more legendary permanents with the same name, that player chooses one of them, and the rest are put into their owner’s graveyard, and this rule applies to tokens as well, meaning that token copies of legendary creatures are subject to the same legend rule as their non-token counterparts. The legend rule is a state-based action that is checked immediately after a token is created, and if there are multiple legendary permanents with the same name, the player must choose one to remain on the battlefield and the rest are sent to the graveyard.
Understanding the Legend Rule
The legend rule is an important concept in Magic: The Gathering that prevents players from having multiple copies of the same legendary permanent on the battlefield at the same time. This rule applies to all legendary permanents, including creatures, artifacts, enchantments, planeswalkers, and lands, and is a key part of the game’s strategy and gameplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the Legend Rule Apply to Tokens?
Yes, the legend rule applies to tokens, and token copies of legendary creatures are subject to the same legend rule as their non-token counterparts.
2. Can You Have Multiple Legendary Creatures on the Field?
No, you cannot have multiple legendary creatures with the same name on the battlefield at the same time, as the legend rule states that if a player controls two or more legendary permanents with the same name, that player chooses one of them, and the rest are put into their owner’s graveyard.
3. What Happens When You Make a Token Copy of a Legendary Creature?
When you make a token copy of a legendary creature, the token will enter the battlefield and, the next time any player would receive priority, you’d have to choose one of the legendary permanents to stay on the battlefield, and the copies would then be put into your graveyard.
4. Can You Sacrifice a Legendary Creature Before the Legend Rule Takes Effect?
No, you may not take any other action before the legend rule takes effect, as it is a state-based action and is checked immediately after a token is created.
5. Are All Planeswalkers Legendary?
Yes, all planeswalkers have the supertype legendary and are subject to the legend rule, which means that you cannot have multiple planeswalkers with the same name on the battlefield at the same time.
6. Can You Make a Token of a Legendary Creature?
Yes, you can make a token of a legendary creature, but the legend rule states that if there’s ever more than one legend on the battlefield with the same name, all of them are put into the graveyard.
7. Can You Have Two Different Jace’s Out?
No, you cannot have multiple copies of the same planeswalker, even if they are different cards, as the legend rule applies to planeswalkers with the same name.
8. What Card Removes the Legendary Rule?
Mirror Gallery, Mirror Box, and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces cancel the legend rule entirely, allowing you to have multiple legendary permanents with the same name on the battlefield at the same time.
9. Do Tokens Get Summoning Sickness?
Yes, tokens get summoning sickness, as summoning sickness applies to all permanents but affects creatures specifically.
10. Can You Regenerate a Token in Magic?
Yes, you can regenerate a token in Magic: The Gathering, as a token doesn’t go to the graveyard if you regenerate it, and instead stays on the battlefield.
11. Does Bloodchief Ascension Trigger Off Tokens?
No, Bloodchief Ascension does not trigger off tokens, as it only triggers on nontoken creatures dying, because nontoken creatures are represented by cards, so a card is being put into the graveyard from another zone (the battlefield).
12. How Do You Double Legendary?
You can double legendary by equipping your Covenant Legendary in tandem with another Legendary, either by obtaining an item level 265 Belt after completing Chapter 7 of the 9.2 Campaign or by crafting the Legendary in the usual way using Memory of Unity up to item level 291.
13. Can You Have Two Legendary Rings?
No, you cannot equip two identical Legendary or Set rings, but you can equip a Legacy version of the ring and the current one, as they count as different items.
14. What is the Corrupted Rule in Magic: The Gathering?
The corrupted rule is a threshold mechanic that checks if an opponent has three or more poison counters, and if so, activates the corrupted ability, making certain cards stronger.
15. How Many Rings Can You Have in 5e?
There is no limit to the number of rings, magical or not, that your character can wear, but there is a limit to the number of rings you can benefit from, if you are not homebrewing any rules or magic items.