{"id":404139,"date":"2026-02-27T03:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=404139"},"modified":"2026-02-27T03:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:12:00","slug":"can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you tap a summon sick creature?"},"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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#Can_You_Tap_a_Summon_Sick_Creature_in_Magic_The_Gathering_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Can You Tap a Summon Sick Creature in Magic: The Gathering? A Comprehensive Guide\">Can You Tap a Summon Sick Creature in Magic: The Gathering? A Comprehensive Guide<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#Understanding_Summoning_Sickness_in_Detail\" title=\"Understanding Summoning Sickness in Detail\">Understanding Summoning Sickness in Detail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#The_Tap_Symbol_The_Key_Restriction\" title=\"The Tap Symbol: The Key Restriction\">The Tap Symbol: The Key Restriction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#Practical_Implications_of_Summoning_Sickness\" title=\"Practical Implications of Summoning Sickness\">Practical Implications of Summoning Sickness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#Summoning_Sickness_and_the_Games_Learning_Society\" title=\"Summoning Sickness and the Games Learning Society\">Summoning Sickness and the Games Learning Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Summoning_Sickness\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Summoning Sickness\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Summoning Sickness<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#1_Can_a_creature_with_summoning_sickness_block\" title=\"1. Can a creature with summoning sickness block?\">1. Can a creature with summoning sickness block?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#2_Can_I_tap_a_creature_with_summoning_sickness_for_mana\" title=\"2. Can I tap a creature with summoning sickness for mana?\">2. Can I tap a creature with summoning sickness for mana?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#3_Does_blinking_a_creature_remove_summoning_sickness_permanently\" title=\"3. Does blinking a creature remove summoning sickness permanently?\">3. Does blinking a creature remove summoning sickness permanently?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#4_Does_gaining_control_of_an_opponents_creature_give_it_summoning_sickness\" title=\"4. Does gaining control of an opponent&#8217;s creature give it summoning sickness?\">4. Does gaining control of an opponent&#8217;s creature give it summoning sickness?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#5_Can_I_attack_with_a_creature_that_I_played_last_turn_but_didnt_attack_with\" title=\"5. Can I attack with a creature that I played last turn but didn&#8217;t attack with?\">5. Can I attack with a creature that I played last turn but didn&#8217;t attack with?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#6_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_abilities_that_dont_require_tapping\" title=\"6. Does summoning sickness affect abilities that don&#8217;t require tapping?\">6. Does summoning sickness affect abilities that don&#8217;t require tapping?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#7_If_I_play_a_creature_on_my_opponents_turn_can_I_attack_with_it_on_my_next_turn\" title=\"7. If I play a creature on my opponent&#8217;s turn, can I attack with it on my next turn?\">7. If I play a creature on my opponent&#8217;s turn, can I attack with it on my next turn?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#8_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_lands_that_are_also_creatures\" title=\"8. Does summoning sickness affect lands that are also creatures?\">8. Does summoning sickness affect lands that are also creatures?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#9_Can_I_use_a_planeswalkers_ability_the_turn_it_enters_the_battlefield\" title=\"9. Can I use a planeswalker&#8217;s ability the turn it enters the battlefield?\">9. Can I use a planeswalker&#8217;s ability the turn it enters the battlefield?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#10_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_artifacts\" title=\"10. Does summoning sickness affect artifacts?\">10. Does summoning sickness affect artifacts?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#11_What_is_haste_and_how_does_it_interact_with_summoning_sickness\" title=\"11. What is haste, and how does it interact with summoning sickness?\">11. What is haste, and how does it interact with summoning sickness?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#12_Can_I_tap_a_creature_in_response_to_it_being_cast\" title=\"12. Can I tap a creature in response to it being cast?\">12. Can I tap a creature in response to it being cast?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#13_If_I_mutate_a_creature_does_the_resulting_creature_have_summoning_sickness\" title=\"13. If I mutate a creature, does the resulting creature have summoning sickness?\">13. If I mutate a creature, does the resulting creature have summoning sickness?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#14_Do_incubate_tokens_have_summoning_sickness\" title=\"14. Do incubate tokens have summoning sickness?\">14. Do incubate tokens have summoning sickness?<\/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\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/#15_Does_bouncing_a_creature_remove_summoning_sickness\" title=\"15. Does bouncing a creature remove summoning sickness?\">15. Does bouncing a creature remove summoning sickness?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Tap_a_Summon_Sick_Creature_in_Magic_The_Gathering_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Can You Tap a Summon Sick Creature in Magic: The Gathering? A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The answer to the question &#8220;Can you tap a summon sick creature?&#8221; isn&#8217;t a simple yes or no. It depends on <em>why<\/em> you&#8217;re trying to tap the creature. A creature with <strong>summoning sickness<\/strong> is restricted in what it can do the turn it enters the battlefield under your control. Understanding these restrictions is crucial to mastering <em>Magic: The Gathering<\/em> (MTG).<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, a creature suffering from summoning sickness <strong>cannot attack<\/strong> or use <strong>activated abilities that include the tap symbol<\/strong> ( \u27f3 ) in their cost. However, this doesn&#8217;t mean the creature is entirely useless. It <em>can<\/em> still <strong>block<\/strong> attacking creatures, and it <em>can<\/em> use abilities that don&#8217;t require tapping as part of their activation cost. This leads us to a deeper dive into the nuances of summoning sickness and its impact on gameplay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Summoning_Sickness_in_Detail\"><\/span>Understanding Summoning Sickness in Detail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Summoning sickness<\/strong> applies to creatures that haven&#8217;t been under your continuous control since the beginning of your most recent turn. This rule is in place to prevent players from immediately utilizing newly summoned creatures to their full potential, adding a layer of strategy and timing to the game.<\/p>\n<p>The key things to remember about summoning sickness are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It only affects creatures:<\/strong> Planeswalkers, artifacts, enchantments, and lands are not affected by summoning sickness unless they become creatures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s based on continuous control:<\/strong> If you gain control of an opponent&#8217;s creature, it has summoning sickness until the start of your next turn. Similarly, if a creature leaves the battlefield and returns under your control (e.g., via a blink effect), it regains summoning sickness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Haste overrides it:<\/strong> Creatures with the <strong>Haste<\/strong> ability can ignore summoning sickness and attack or use tap abilities the turn they enter the battlefield.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It doesn&#8217;t prevent blocking:<\/strong> A creature with summoning sickness can still be declared as a blocker during your opponent&#8217;s combat phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Tap_Symbol_The_Key_Restriction\"><\/span>The Tap Symbol: The Key Restriction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence or absence of the <strong>tap symbol<\/strong> (\u27f3) in a creature&#8217;s activated ability is what dictates whether a creature with summoning sickness can use that ability. If the ability&#8217;s cost includes (\u27f3), the creature can&#8217;t activate it if it has summoning sickness. If the ability doesn&#8217;t include (\u27f3), the creature can activate it as normal.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <strong>Llanowar Elves<\/strong> has the ability: &#8220;\u27f3: Add {G}.&#8221; Because this ability has the tap symbol, Llanowar Elves cannot use this ability the turn it enters the battlefield unless it has haste. However, if a creature has an ability like &#8220;Pay 2 life: Draw a card,&#8221; it <em>can<\/em> use this ability even with summoning sickness because it doesn&#8217;t involve tapping.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Implications_of_Summoning_Sickness\"><\/span>Practical Implications of Summoning Sickness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The summoning sickness rule forces players to think ahead and consider the timing of their creature deployments. It also creates strategic opportunities for both the player controlling the creature and their opponent. For instance, an opponent might choose to attack a creature with summoning sickness knowing it can&#8217;t attack back, or they might delay their own creature plays to avoid giving their opponent blockers.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, understanding summoning sickness is essential for utilizing cards that manipulate creatures, such as flicker effects or cards that steal creatures from opponents. Knowing when a creature will be affected by summoning sickness can be the difference between a game-winning play and a wasted opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summoning_Sickness_and_the_Games_Learning_Society\"><\/span>Summoning Sickness and the Games Learning Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the intricacies of Magic: The Gathering, including rules like summoning sickness, can enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> promotes learning through games and highlights how complex games like MTG can be valuable educational tools. Visit <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong> to learn more about their research and initiatives.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_about_Summoning_Sickness\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Summoning Sickness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some of the most common questions related to summoning sickness, ensuring you have a complete understanding of this fundamental MTG rule:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_a_creature_with_summoning_sickness_block\"><\/span>1. Can a creature with summoning sickness block?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a creature with summoning sickness <em>can<\/em> block attacking creatures. Summoning sickness only prevents attacking and activating abilities that require tapping.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_I_tap_a_creature_with_summoning_sickness_for_mana\"><\/span>2. Can I tap a creature with summoning sickness for mana?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends. If the mana ability requires tapping the creature, such as with Llanowar Elves, you cannot do it if the creature has summoning sickness. However, if the ability doesn&#8217;t require tapping, like a creature with &#8220;Pay 2 life: Add one mana of any color,&#8221; it <em>can<\/em> be used.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_blinking_a_creature_remove_summoning_sickness_permanently\"><\/span>3. Does blinking a creature remove summoning sickness permanently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, &#8220;blinking&#8221; a creature (exiling it and immediately returning it to the battlefield) causes it to be treated as a new creature entering the battlefield. It will have summoning sickness again for the rest of the turn plus your opponent&#8217;s turn, but as soon as your next turn starts it&#8217;ll be fine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_gaining_control_of_an_opponents_creature_give_it_summoning_sickness\"><\/span>4. Does gaining control of an opponent&#8217;s creature give it summoning sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Any creature you gain control of is treated as if it just entered the battlefield under your control, thus it is subject to summoning sickness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_attack_with_a_creature_that_I_played_last_turn_but_didnt_attack_with\"><\/span>5. Can I attack with a creature that I played last turn but didn&#8217;t attack with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you&#8217;ve controlled the creature continuously since the beginning of your most recent turn, it&#8217;s no longer affected by summoning sickness and can attack.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_abilities_that_dont_require_tapping\"><\/span>6. Does summoning sickness affect abilities that don&#8217;t require tapping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Only activated abilities that include the tap symbol (\u27f3) in their cost are restricted by summoning sickness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_If_I_play_a_creature_on_my_opponents_turn_can_I_attack_with_it_on_my_next_turn\"><\/span>7. If I play a creature on my opponent&#8217;s turn, can I attack with it on my next turn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, since you will have controlled it continuously since the beginning of your last turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_lands_that_are_also_creatures\"><\/span>8. Does summoning sickness affect lands that are also creatures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if a land is also a creature (like <strong>Dryad Arbor<\/strong>), it is affected by summoning sickness in the same way as any other creature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_I_use_a_planeswalkers_ability_the_turn_it_enters_the_battlefield\"><\/span>9. Can I use a planeswalker&#8217;s ability the turn it enters the battlefield?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, planeswalkers are not subject to summoning sickness. You can use their abilities the turn they enter the battlefield, provided you have enough loyalty counters and it&#8217;s your turn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_summoning_sickness_affect_artifacts\"><\/span>10. Does summoning sickness affect artifacts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, unless the artifact becomes a creature. If an artifact turns into a creature, it is then subject to summoning sickness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_is_haste_and_how_does_it_interact_with_summoning_sickness\"><\/span>11. What is haste, and how does it interact with summoning sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Haste<\/strong> is an ability that allows a creature to ignore summoning sickness. A creature with haste can attack or use tap abilities the turn it enters the battlefield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_I_tap_a_creature_in_response_to_it_being_cast\"><\/span>12. Can I tap a creature in response to it being cast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. By the time you have the opportunity to respond to a creature being cast, it is already on the battlefield, and summoning sickness applies to it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_If_I_mutate_a_creature_does_the_resulting_creature_have_summoning_sickness\"><\/span>13. If I mutate a creature, does the resulting creature have summoning sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mutated creature is not affected by summoning sickness as long as the base part wasn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Do_incubate_tokens_have_summoning_sickness\"><\/span>14. Do incubate tokens have summoning sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you transform an Incubator the same turn it enters the battlefield, the transformed Phyrexian creature will have summoning sickness and not be able to attack.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Does_bouncing_a_creature_remove_summoning_sickness\"><\/span>15. Does bouncing a creature remove summoning sickness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bouncing a creature, which means returning it to its owner&#8217;s hand, will effectively reset its summoning sickness status if it&#8217;s replayed. When the creature is cast again, it will be subject to summoning sickness until your next turn.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding these nuances of summoning sickness, you&#8217;ll be better equipped to make strategic decisions, optimize your gameplay, and ultimately achieve victory in your <em>Magic: The Gathering<\/em> games.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Tap a Summon Sick Creature in Magic: The Gathering? A Comprehensive Guide The answer to the question &#8220;Can you tap a summon sick creature?&#8221; isn&#8217;t a simple yes or no. It depends on why you&#8217;re trying to tap the creature. A creature with summoning sickness is restricted in what it can do the &#8230; <a title=\"Can you tap a summon sick creature?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-tap-a-summon-sick-creature\/\" aria-label=\"More on Can you tap a summon sick creature?\">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-404139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404139","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=404139"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/404139\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=404139"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=404139"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=404139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}