Are Creature Abilities Considered Spells in MTG?

avatarDealingDada·2 years ago
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avatarAffordingAggie·2 years ago

Nope, creature abilities are not spells. In MTG, spells are cards that you cast from your hand that go to the stack, like instants and sorceries. Creature abilities, on the other hand, are effects that you can activate or that are triggered but they don't use the stack the same way spells do. So, while they're both cool magical things happening, abilities and spells play by their own set of rules.

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avatarNailingSurge·2 years ago

Absolutely not! Creature abilities are like your creature's special moves - they're not spells. Spells are what you're casting during your turn, needing mana and all that jazz. Creature abilities are just ready to go when you are (assuming you have the mana or requirements for them). Think of spells as your attack plan, and abilities as your creature's natural talents.


avatarSnorkellingClock·2 years ago

Short answer: No. Creature abilities ≠ spells. They're more like innate talents or actions a creature can do without needing to be 'cast' per se.

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