Stax player has Sphere of Resistance in play, and Tanglewire w/3 counters.
In my upkeep, I tap 3 of 5 permanents to cast hurkles recall. All artifacts are returned to opponents hand. Tanglewire's ability is on the stack, but since it isn't in play ~ has 0 counters do i still have to tap 3, because that is how many counters it had when it went on the stack? Or does it check upon resolution and see no tanglewire / counters?
after untap, "At beginning of upkeep" triggers go on the stack (like Tanglewire's ability w/3 counters), then you may tap and play Hurkyl's Recall.
You will still need to tap out.