Merfolk Trickster
Flash When this creature enters, tap target creature an opponent controls. It loses all abilities until end of turn.
Rulings (3)
Apr 27, 2018 · If the target creature has power and toughness written as */* with an ability that defines its power and toughness, it’s 0/0 when it loses all abilities. If its power and toughness are written as */*+1, it’s 0/1, and so on.
Apr 27, 2018 · Once you announce that you’re casting a spell or activating an ability, no player may take other actions until the spell or ability has been paid for. Notably, players can’t try to remove a permanent’s activated abilities to stop them from happening. Once activated, the ability on the stack will resolve even if the creature loses the ability.
Apr 27, 2018 · If the target creature has an ability that triggers when it becomes tapped, that ability triggers before it loses all abilities.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype · Modern
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merfolk | Modern | 38.5% | 2–4× | 13 |