The Stack

Spells and abilities are placed on the stack when they are cast. This allows players to respond and interact with them.

Casting spells, activating abilities, and resolving them is done in first in, last out order, and follows a step-wise process:

  1. The spell/ability is put on the stack.
  2. The player that puts the spell/ability on the stack retains priority.
  3. If that player casts/activated another spell/ability, go back to Step 1. If they pass priority, go to Step 4.
  4. If the player wasn’t the active player, the active player gets priority. Otherwise, the next player in turn order gains priority.
  5. If this player casts/activates a spell/ability, go to Step 1. If they pass priority, go to Step 6.
  6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all players pass priority.
  7. Once all players have passed priority, the next spell/ability on the stack resolves. If there are no spells/abilities on the stack, go to Step 8. Otherwise, the active player goes to Step 2.
  8. The stack is fully resolved.
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