Inkshape Demonstrator
Creature — Elephant Cleric
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana Cost
Artist
Julia Metzger
Power / Toughness
3 / 4
Oracle Text
Ward
(Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .)
Repartee — Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets a creature, this creature gets +1/+0 and gains lifelink until end of turn.
Rules for this card
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Repartee Rule 207.2c
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A triggered ability that can counter spells or abilities that target the permanent with ward. See rule 702.21, “Ward.”
Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastIt doesn't matter if the creature or creatures targeted by the spell that caused the repartee ability to trigger leave the battlefield or stop being creatures before that spell resolves. As long as that spell targeted one or more creatures when it was cast, the repartee ability will trigger and later resolve.
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Wizards of the CoastA repartee ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.