Do copies trigger ETB effects in MTG?
Absolutely! When you copy a creature in MTG, the copy enters the battlefield just like any other creature, which means any 'enter the battlefield' (ETB) effects that creature has will trigger. Just remember, the copy has to actually 'enter the battlefield' for this to happen. If you're copying something already on the battlefield, it doesn't count as entering, so no ETB effects in that case.
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Hot take: ETB effects are overrated. Copies are cool and all, but focus on winning!
From first-hand experience, copying my 'Blade Splicer' totally triggered its ETB, giving me an extra Golem token. Copies can be a game changer if you use 'em right!
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