Rendmaw wording

Asked by Chaospyke 3 weeks ago

Rendmaw, Creaking Nestfoil exact wording is "whenever you play a card" Cards are separate from spells or lands. So would a split card like Destined / Lead count as two card types to trigger Rendmaw's ability

Crow_Umbra says... Accepted answer #1

Hi there, unfortunately I don't think that split cards will work with Rendmaw. You can check out the Wiki page for Split Cards to read the more specific rulings, but here is a key piece that is most relevant to Rendmaw's functioning:

"In any zone except the stack, a split card has the combination of both characteristics; while it's on the stack, it only has the characteristics of the half being played."

  • 709.3. A player chooses which half of a split card they are casting before putting it onto the stack.
  • 709.3a Only the chosen half is evaluated to see if it can be cast. Only that half is considered to be put onto the stack.

Also, Artifact Lands like Vault of Whispers or Enchantment Lands like Valgavoth's Lair will work with Rendmaw, since they are cards being played, and have two or more types (Artifact or Enchanment, and Land). The split cards from your example would only count as whichever half you choose to play on the stack when you cast it.

October 24, 2024 5:25 p.m.

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