Quirion Dryad question

[tyentr99]

Hi,

Here's my question:  Does a spell have to resolve for Quirion Dryad to get a counter?  Does it still get a counter even if the spell gets countered?

Thanks.

[Matt]

No, the Dryad triggers as soon as you play the spell (i.e. put it on the stack, before it can get countered). Same deal as with Argothian Enchantress.

[tyentr99]

thanks

[Grand Inquisitor]

An opposing sligh player can still respond to the trigger of putting on a counter though, right?

[Jacob Orlove]

An opposing sligh player can still respond to the trigger of putting on a counter though, right?

Correct. The counter ability triggers when you put the spell on the stack, but it won't resolve until both players pass priority.

[Cownose]

My bad, JO beat me to it

A sligh Player can respond to the triggered ability before it resolves, but if he is casting a spell (I assume red) it will cause another activiation that will have to resolve before the spell does. I.E. (responding to his activation) you can not kill a 2/2 dryad with a shock, but you could with Grim Lavamancer.

[Jacob Orlove]

You're thinking of Forgotten Ancient. Dryad only triggers off your own spells.

[DEA]

yup
one of the irritating things about the FA is you can't kill it with a bolt
a fireblast might do it, but a brainstorm will ruin your day  :lol: