Are creatures considered spells in Magic: The Gathering?
Absolutely! In Magic: The Gathering, creatures are indeed considered spells when they're being cast from your hand. So, when you're playing that awesome Dragon or sneaky Goblin, you're technically casting a spell until it hits the battlefield. This means they can be countered by spells like 'Counterspell' just like any other spell. Once they're on the battlefield, though, they're treated as creatures, not spells.
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Here's the quick take: Yes, creatures are spells when casting them. Once they're on the field, they're creatures pure and simple.
I used to get tripped up by this all the time! Creatures are spells when you're casting them. Lost a match once because I didn't realize my opponent could counter my creature with a 'Negate.' Learn from my goof!
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