How does double negative work in MTG?
In Magic The Gathering, when you stack two negatives it doesn't exactly work like math class. Instead of turning into a positive, the two effects just cancel each other out. So if you've got a spell that says 'Your opponent can't cast spells this turn' and you play another that says 'Players can't cast spells,' nothing changes. Your opponent still can't cast spells, and neither can you!
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Double negative in MTG? It's simpler than it sounds. No double positives here, mate. If an effect says 'creatures lose flying' and another says 'creatures can't gain flying,' you just end up with a bunch of grounded creatures. No flying allowed, period.
Actually, double negatives in MTG don't always cancel out. It depends on the wording and context. Always read the cards carefully.
Double negatives in Magic The Gathering just mean both effects apply. If both say something can't happen, well, it really can't happen.
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