Standstill

[vex]

Hi,

If there is a standstill on the board, and an opponent casts a spell, what happens if I counter this spell? I haven't been able to come to a conclusion about this. It seems like my opponent would draw cards. Also, if I do draw cards from the sacrifice, do I then have the option to counter whatever spell set the standstill off?

Thanks!

[Jebus]

If the standstill is still in play when you play your counter spell, then it will trigger again.  That trigger will resolve before the original trigger, so your opponent will draw cards.

The correct play is to let the Standstill trigger resolve after your opponent has played their spell, draw your cards, then counter their spell.

[Zhindel]

The best play is usually to let the standstill trigger, and have the trigger go on top of the spell they cast.  Then let the standstill trigger resolve, drawing 3 cards.  Then you can decide if you want to counter the original spell or not.

EDIT: I wonder if Jebus leave the rules forum on a 5 min auto refresh, damn he's quick.

[vex]

That was quick! Thanks!