{"id":257409,"date":"2025-06-06T00:36:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=257409"},"modified":"2025-06-06T00:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:36:15","slug":"is-clone-an-etb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/","title":{"rendered":"Is clone an ETB?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#Is_Clone_an_ETB_in_Magic_The_Gathering_Unraveling_Copy_Effects_and_Triggers\" title=\"Is Clone an ETB in Magic: The Gathering? Unraveling Copy Effects and Triggers\">Is Clone an ETB in Magic: The Gathering? Unraveling Copy Effects and Triggers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#Understanding_Clone_Effects_and_ETB_Abilities\" title=\"Understanding Clone Effects and ETB Abilities\">Understanding Clone Effects and ETB Abilities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#What_is_an_ETB_Ability\" title=\"What is an ETB Ability?\">What is an ETB Ability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#How_Clone_Effects_Work\" title=\"How Clone Effects Work\">How Clone Effects Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#The_Interaction_Clone_and_ETB_Triggers\" title=\"The Interaction: Clone and ETB Triggers\">The Interaction: Clone and ETB Triggers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#Important_Considerations\" title=\"Important Considerations\">Important Considerations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#FAQs_Clone_Effects_and_ETB_Abilities\" title=\"FAQs: Clone Effects and ETB Abilities\">FAQs: Clone Effects and ETB Abilities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#1_Does_copying_a_creature_with_an_ETB_ability_trigger_that_ability\" title=\"1. Does copying a creature with an ETB ability trigger that ability?\">1. Does copying a creature with an ETB ability trigger that ability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#2_If_I_Clone_my_opponents_creature_with_an_ETB_who_controls_the_ETB_ability\" title=\"2. If I Clone my opponent&#8217;s creature with an ETB, who controls the ETB ability?\">2. If I Clone my opponent&#8217;s creature with an ETB, who controls the ETB ability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#3_What_happens_if_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_targets\" title=\"3. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that targets?\">3. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that targets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#4_If_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_creates_tokens_do_I_get_the_tokens\" title=\"4. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that creates tokens, do I get the tokens?\">4. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that creates tokens, do I get the tokens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#5_Does_the_Legend_Rule_affect_whether_the_ETB_ability_triggers_when_I_Clone_a_legendary_creature\" title=\"5. Does the Legend Rule affect whether the ETB ability triggers when I Clone a legendary creature?\">5. Does the Legend Rule affect whether the ETB ability triggers when I Clone a legendary creature?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#6_If_I_Clone_a_creature_that_has_an_ETB_that_counters_a_spell_can_I_counter_the_Clone_spell_itself\" title=\"6. If I Clone a creature that has an ETB that counters a spell, can I counter the Clone spell itself?\">6. If I Clone a creature that has an ETB that counters a spell, can I counter the Clone spell itself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#7_Can_I_respond_to_an_ETB_trigger_created_by_a_Clone_effect\" title=\"7. Can I respond to an ETB trigger created by a Clone effect?\">7. Can I respond to an ETB trigger created by a Clone effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#8_Does_a_Clone_copy_counters_on_the_creature_it_copies\" title=\"8. Does a Clone copy counters on the creature it copies?\">8. Does a Clone copy counters on the creature it copies?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#9_If_a_creature_has_an_ETB_ability_that_makes_me_sacrifice_it_at_the_end_of_the_turn_does_my_Clone_also_get_sacrificed\" title=\"9. If a creature has an ETB ability that makes me sacrifice it at the end of the turn, does my Clone also get sacrificed?\">9. If a creature has an ETB ability that makes me sacrifice it at the end of the turn, does my Clone also get sacrificed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#10_If_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_makes_me_gain_life_do_I_gain_life\" title=\"10. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that makes me gain life, do I gain life?\">10. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that makes me gain life, do I gain life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#11_What_happens_if_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_requires_a_choice\" title=\"11. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that requires a choice?\">11. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that requires a choice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#12_Does_cloning_a_creature_that_is_a_token_cause_the_clone_to_be_a_token\" title=\"12. Does cloning a creature that is a token cause the clone to be a token?\">12. Does cloning a creature that is a token cause the clone to be a token?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#13_Does_mutating_a_creature_trigger_ETB_effects\" title=\"13. Does mutating a creature trigger ETB effects?\">13. Does mutating a creature trigger ETB effects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#14_Can_you_clone_legendary_creatures\" title=\"14. Can you clone legendary creatures?\">14. Can you clone legendary creatures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#15_If_I_use_multiple_Clone_spells_to_copy_the_same_creature_do_all_of_their_ETB_effects_trigger\" title=\"15. If I use multiple Clone spells to copy the same creature, do all of their ETB effects trigger?\">15. If I use multiple Clone spells to copy the same creature, do all of their ETB effects trigger?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Clone_an_ETB_in_Magic_The_Gathering_Unraveling_Copy_Effects_and_Triggers\"><\/span>Is Clone an ETB in Magic: The Gathering? Unraveling Copy Effects and Triggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In the intricate world of <strong>Magic: The Gathering (MTG)<\/strong>, understanding how different card abilities interact is crucial for both casual and competitive play. The question of whether a <strong>Clone<\/strong> effect is an <strong>Enter the Battlefield (ETB)<\/strong> trigger is a common point of confusion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Direct Answer: No, Clone itself is not an ETB trigger. However, the <em>act<\/em> of a Clone entering the battlefield <em>can<\/em> trigger ETB abilities depending on what it copies.<\/strong> A <strong>Clone<\/strong> is a spell that creates a copy of a creature already on the battlefield. When the <strong>Clone<\/strong> enters the battlefield, it becomes a copy of the chosen creature, inheriting its characteristics and abilities. <em>If<\/em> the creature being copied has an ETB ability, <em>that<\/em> ability will trigger when the <strong>Clone<\/strong> enters as a copy of that creature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Clone_Effects_and_ETB_Abilities\"><\/span>Understanding Clone Effects and ETB Abilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To fully grasp this concept, let&#8217;s delve deeper into <strong>Clone<\/strong> effects and how they interact with <strong>ETB<\/strong> abilities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_ETB_Ability\"><\/span>What is an ETB Ability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>ETB ability<\/strong>, short for <strong>&#8220;Enter the Battlefield&#8221; ability<\/strong>, is a type of <strong>triggered ability<\/strong> that automatically activates when a permanent enters the battlefield. These abilities are easily identifiable by phrases such as &#8220;<strong>When [this permanent] enters the battlefield, \u2026<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>As [this permanent] enters the battlefield, \u2026<\/strong>&#8220;. <strong>ETB abilities<\/strong> provide immediate value or create an effect upon the permanent&#8217;s arrival. Examples include drawing cards, dealing damage, or creating tokens.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Clone_Effects_Work\"><\/span>How Clone Effects Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Clone<\/strong> effects are unique in that they don&#8217;t inherently trigger anything upon resolution of the <strong>Clone<\/strong> spell itself. Instead, they create a replacement effect that modifies how the <strong>Clone<\/strong> enters the battlefield. The <strong>Clone<\/strong> spell searches for a target on the battlefield to duplicate, but it does not affect the creature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Interaction_Clone_and_ETB_Triggers\"><\/span>The Interaction: Clone and ETB Triggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The key is understanding that the <strong>Clone<\/strong> becomes a copy of the target creature <em>as it enters the battlefield<\/em>. This is crucial because the game &#8220;sees&#8221; a copy of that creature entering. If the copied creature has an <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability, <em>that<\/em> ability triggers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Let&#8217;s say there&#8217;s a <strong>&#8220;Solemn Simulacrum&#8221;<\/strong> on the battlefield. <strong>Solemn Simulacrum<\/strong> has the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability that allows you to search your library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. If you cast <strong>&#8220;Clone&#8221;<\/strong> and choose to copy <strong>&#8220;Solemn Simulacrum&#8221;<\/strong>, when the <strong>Clone<\/strong> enters the battlefield, it enters as a copy of <strong>&#8220;Solemn Simulacrum&#8221;<\/strong>. Therefore, the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability of <strong>&#8220;Solemn Simulacrum&#8221;<\/strong> triggers, allowing you to search for a basic land card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Considerations\"><\/span>Important Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Choosing Not to Copy:<\/strong> If you choose not to copy anything with the <strong>Clone<\/strong>, it enters the battlefield as a 0\/0 Shapeshifter and will likely be immediately put into the graveyard due to having 0 toughness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legend Rule:<\/strong> If you copy a legendary creature you control with a <strong>Clone<\/strong>, the <strong>Legend Rule<\/strong> will apply. You must choose one of the legendary creatures to keep, and the other will be put into the graveyard. The <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability of the <strong>Clone<\/strong> copying the legendary creature <em>will still trigger<\/em> before one is sacrificed due to the <strong>Legend Rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>&#8220;As it Enters&#8221; Abilities:<\/strong> <strong>Clone<\/strong> effects also copy abilities that begin with <strong>&#8220;As [this creature] enters the battlefield\u2026&#8221;<\/strong>, such as choosing a color for <strong>&#8220;Meddling Mage&#8221;<\/strong> or a number of counters for a creature entering with counters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Clone_Effects_and_ETB_Abilities\"><\/span>FAQs: Clone Effects and ETB Abilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the interaction between <strong>Clone<\/strong> effects and <strong>ETB<\/strong> abilities:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Does_copying_a_creature_with_an_ETB_ability_trigger_that_ability\"><\/span>1. Does copying a creature with an ETB ability trigger that ability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, when a <strong>Clone<\/strong> enters the battlefield as a copy of a creature with an <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability, that ability triggers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_If_I_Clone_my_opponents_creature_with_an_ETB_who_controls_the_ETB_ability\"><\/span>2. If I Clone my opponent&#8217;s creature with an ETB, who controls the ETB ability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You control the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability because the <strong>Clone<\/strong>, and therefore the copied ability, is under your control.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_happens_if_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_targets\"><\/span>3. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that targets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The triggered ability will trigger and you will choose the target as the controller of the ability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_If_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_creates_tokens_do_I_get_the_tokens\"><\/span>4. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that creates tokens, do I get the tokens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you get the tokens because the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability is under your control.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Does_the_Legend_Rule_affect_whether_the_ETB_ability_triggers_when_I_Clone_a_legendary_creature\"><\/span>5. Does the Legend Rule affect whether the ETB ability triggers when I Clone a legendary creature?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability still triggers. The choice of which legendary permanent to keep due to the <strong>Legend Rule<\/strong> is made after the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability is put on the stack.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_If_I_Clone_a_creature_that_has_an_ETB_that_counters_a_spell_can_I_counter_the_Clone_spell_itself\"><\/span>6. If I Clone a creature that has an ETB that counters a spell, can I counter the Clone spell itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot counter the <strong>Clone<\/strong> spell itself because the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability only triggers <em>after<\/em> the <strong>Clone<\/strong> has resolved and entered the battlefield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_I_respond_to_an_ETB_trigger_created_by_a_Clone_effect\"><\/span>7. Can I respond to an ETB trigger created by a Clone effect?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>ETB<\/strong> triggers are put on the stack and players can respond to them as with any other triggered ability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Does_a_Clone_copy_counters_on_the_creature_it_copies\"><\/span>8. Does a Clone copy counters on the creature it copies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, a <strong>Clone<\/strong> copies the base characteristics of the creature, but not counters unless specified by the card being copied (e.g., if the copied creature has an ability that states it enters with counters).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_If_a_creature_has_an_ETB_ability_that_makes_me_sacrifice_it_at_the_end_of_the_turn_does_my_Clone_also_get_sacrificed\"><\/span>9. If a creature has an ETB ability that makes me sacrifice it at the end of the turn, does my Clone also get sacrificed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, since the <strong>Clone<\/strong> copies all the original creature&#8217;s abilities, it will have the delayed trigger requiring you to sacrifice it at the end of the turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_If_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_makes_me_gain_life_do_I_gain_life\"><\/span>10. If I Clone a creature with an ETB that makes me gain life, do I gain life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you will gain life because the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability triggers and is under your control.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_happens_if_I_Clone_a_creature_with_an_ETB_that_requires_a_choice\"><\/span>11. What happens if I Clone a creature with an ETB that requires a choice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the controller of the <strong>ETB<\/strong> ability, you make the choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Does_cloning_a_creature_that_is_a_token_cause_the_clone_to_be_a_token\"><\/span>12. Does cloning a creature that is a token cause the clone to be a token?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, a <strong>Clone<\/strong> is never a token. It is a permanent card on the battlefield. Even if the copied creature is a token, the <strong>Clone<\/strong> itself is not.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Does_mutating_a_creature_trigger_ETB_effects\"><\/span>13. Does mutating a creature trigger ETB effects?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, mutating a creature does not trigger <strong>ETB<\/strong> effects because the resolving mutating creature spell doesn&#8217;t enter the battlefield. It only changes the characteristics of the existing creature on the battlefield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_you_clone_legendary_creatures\"><\/span>14. Can you clone legendary creatures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can copy a legendary creature. However, the <strong>Legend Rule<\/strong> applies if you control two legendary permanents with the same name.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_If_I_use_multiple_Clone_spells_to_copy_the_same_creature_do_all_of_their_ETB_effects_trigger\"><\/span>15. If I use multiple Clone spells to copy the same creature, do all of their ETB effects trigger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, each <strong>Clone<\/strong> entering the battlefield will trigger the <strong>ETB<\/strong> effect of the copied creature.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the nuances of <strong>Clone<\/strong> effects and their interaction with <strong>ETB<\/strong> abilities can significantly enhance your <strong>Magic: The Gathering<\/strong> gameplay. Remember, while the <strong>Clone<\/strong> spell itself isn&#8217;t an <strong>ETB<\/strong>, the <em>act<\/em> of it entering as a copy can trigger powerful abilities, offering strategic advantages and board control. This knowledge is not only useful for playing the game, but for understanding the game, which is one of the founding principles of the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>, an organization dedicated to exploring the intersection of games and education. Learn more about their mission at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Clone an ETB in Magic: The Gathering? Unraveling Copy Effects and Triggers In the intricate world of Magic: The Gathering (MTG), understanding how different card abilities interact is crucial for both casual and competitive play. The question of whether a Clone effect is an Enter the Battlefield (ETB) trigger is a common point of &#8230; <a title=\"Is clone an ETB?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-clone-an-etb\/\" aria-label=\"More on Is clone an ETB?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-257409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257409"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257409\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=257409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=257409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}