Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Vigilance Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) {T}: Draw a card, then discard a card. {2}, {T}: Copy target instant or sorcery spell you control. You may choose new targets for the copy. Activate only if Kitsa's power is 3 or greater.
Rulings (8)
Jul 26, 2024 · If the spell that’s copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast, the copy will have the same value of X.
Jul 26, 2024 · If the spell has damage divided as it was cast, the division can’t be changed (although the targets receiving that damage still can). The same is true of spells that distribute counters.
Jul 26, 2024 · The copy will have the same targets as the spell it’s copying unless you choose new ones. You may change any number of the targets, including all of them or none of them. If, for one of the targets, you can’t choose a new legal target, then it remains unchanged (even if the current target is illegal).
Jul 26, 2024 · If the spell that’s copied is modal (that is, it says “Choose one —” or the like), the copy will have the same mode. A different mode can’t be chosen.
Jul 26, 2024 · The copy created by Kitsa’s last ability is created on the stack, so it’s not “cast.” Abilities that trigger when a player casts a spell won’t trigger.
Jul 26, 2024 · Once you’ve activated Kitsa’s last ability, any changes to Kitsa’s power won’t stop the ability from resolving.
Jul 26, 2024 · The controller of a copy can’t choose to pay any alternative or additional costs for the copy. However, effects based on any alternative or additional costs that were paid for the original spell are copied as though those same costs were paid for the copy.
Jul 26, 2024 · If you copy a spell, you control the copy. It will resolve before the original spell does.