Nathan Long
@natedogg.bsky.social
Magic Rules Guru Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary | I answer Magic rules questions on the internet
Day 207 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a Bristlebane Outrider in play, which is currently a 3/5. I cast Brigid's Command, with the second and fourth modes chosen. If I have my Outrider fight an opponent's 4/4, what happens? #mtg
Q: I have a Bristlebane Outrider in play, which is currently a 3/5. I cast Brigid's Command, with the second and fourth modes chosen. If I have my Outrider fight an opponent's 4/4, what happens? #mtg
February 6, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Day 207 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a Bristlebane Outrider in play, which is currently a 3/5. I cast Brigid's Command, with the second and fourth modes chosen. If I have my Outrider fight an opponent's 4/4, what happens? #mtg
Q: I have a Bristlebane Outrider in play, which is currently a 3/5. I cast Brigid's Command, with the second and fourth modes chosen. If I have my Outrider fight an opponent's 4/4, what happens? #mtg
Day 206 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I'm resolving a Primal Surge, and one of the cards I put onto the battlefield is Pandemonium. Will Pandemonium trigger for all of the creatures put onto the battlefield with Primal Surge? #mtg
Q: I'm resolving a Primal Surge, and one of the cards I put onto the battlefield is Pandemonium. Will Pandemonium trigger for all of the creatures put onto the battlefield with Primal Surge? #mtg
February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Day 206 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I'm resolving a Primal Surge, and one of the cards I put onto the battlefield is Pandemonium. Will Pandemonium trigger for all of the creatures put onto the battlefield with Primal Surge? #mtg
Q: I'm resolving a Primal Surge, and one of the cards I put onto the battlefield is Pandemonium. Will Pandemonium trigger for all of the creatures put onto the battlefield with Primal Surge? #mtg
Day 205 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have my commander Marisi, Breaker of the Coil in play. If one of my opponents attacks and deals damage with their commander Kotis, the Fangkeeper, will they get to cast their free spells from Kotis's triggered ability? #mtg
Q: I have my commander Marisi, Breaker of the Coil in play. If one of my opponents attacks and deals damage with their commander Kotis, the Fangkeeper, will they get to cast their free spells from Kotis's triggered ability? #mtg
February 4, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Day 205 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have my commander Marisi, Breaker of the Coil in play. If one of my opponents attacks and deals damage with their commander Kotis, the Fangkeeper, will they get to cast their free spells from Kotis's triggered ability? #mtg
Q: I have my commander Marisi, Breaker of the Coil in play. If one of my opponents attacks and deals damage with their commander Kotis, the Fangkeeper, will they get to cast their free spells from Kotis's triggered ability? #mtg
Ooooo, my Kickstarter for the Magic documentary arrived today:
February 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Ooooo, my Kickstarter for the Magic documentary arrived today:
Day 204 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip
Q: I'm in a game of two-headed giant. My teammate controls a Propaganda. Will the opposing team have to pay to attack our team? #mtg
Q: I'm in a game of two-headed giant. My teammate controls a Propaganda. Will the opposing team have to pay to attack our team? #mtg
February 3, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Day 204 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip
Q: I'm in a game of two-headed giant. My teammate controls a Propaganda. Will the opposing team have to pay to attack our team? #mtg
Q: I'm in a game of two-headed giant. My teammate controls a Propaganda. Will the opposing team have to pay to attack our team? #mtg
I decided to keep track of what I read this year and I have a goal of 100 books for the year. This is January:
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree
Caliban's War - James S.A. Corey
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - Matt Dinnman
Abaddon's Gate - James S.A. Corey
Bookshops & Bonedust - Travis Baldree
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree
Caliban's War - James S.A. Corey
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - Matt Dinnman
Abaddon's Gate - James S.A. Corey
Bookshops & Bonedust - Travis Baldree
February 3, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I decided to keep track of what I read this year and I have a goal of 100 books for the year. This is January:
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree
Caliban's War - James S.A. Corey
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - Matt Dinnman
Abaddon's Gate - James S.A. Corey
Bookshops & Bonedust - Travis Baldree
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree
Caliban's War - James S.A. Corey
The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook - Matt Dinnman
Abaddon's Gate - James S.A. Corey
Bookshops & Bonedust - Travis Baldree
Day 203 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have Feather, the Redeemed in play. Can I cast Avatar's Wrath, targeting my Feather, and effectively airbend all other creatures every turn since Feather will return the Wrath to my hand at the end of turn? #mtg
Q: I have Feather, the Redeemed in play. Can I cast Avatar's Wrath, targeting my Feather, and effectively airbend all other creatures every turn since Feather will return the Wrath to my hand at the end of turn? #mtg
February 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Day 203 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have Feather, the Redeemed in play. Can I cast Avatar's Wrath, targeting my Feather, and effectively airbend all other creatures every turn since Feather will return the Wrath to my hand at the end of turn? #mtg
Q: I have Feather, the Redeemed in play. Can I cast Avatar's Wrath, targeting my Feather, and effectively airbend all other creatures every turn since Feather will return the Wrath to my hand at the end of turn? #mtg
My hot take:
We don't need more bans/unbans/rules changes at this point. Just continued refinement of the bracket system, with maybe moving some game changers off or on the list.
We don't need more bans/unbans/rules changes at this point. Just continued refinement of the bracket system, with maybe moving some game changers off or on the list.
With the Commander B&R around the corner what are your hot takes? What is coming off the list and/or what is going on it?
February 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
My hot take:
We don't need more bans/unbans/rules changes at this point. Just continued refinement of the bracket system, with maybe moving some game changers off or on the list.
We don't need more bans/unbans/rules changes at this point. Just continued refinement of the bracket system, with maybe moving some game changers off or on the list.
Bought a new TV stand this week, which involved moving around various tables and chairs in my apartment until I determined my old blue chair was the odd chair out. It was a high school graduation gift from my parents, but I haven't really used it in years, so it was time to get rid of it.
February 2, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Bought a new TV stand this week, which involved moving around various tables and chairs in my apartment until I determined my old blue chair was the odd chair out. It was a high school graduation gift from my parents, but I haven't really used it in years, so it was time to get rid of it.
Day 202 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have an Eclipsed Realms in play naming "Merfolk". Can I use the mana from the last ability to pay to transform my Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom during my main phase? #mtg
Q: I have an Eclipsed Realms in play naming "Merfolk". Can I use the mana from the last ability to pay to transform my Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom during my main phase? #mtg
February 1, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Day 202 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have an Eclipsed Realms in play naming "Merfolk". Can I use the mana from the last ability to pay to transform my Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom during my main phase? #mtg
Q: I have an Eclipsed Realms in play naming "Merfolk". Can I use the mana from the last ability to pay to transform my Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom during my main phase? #mtg
Day 201 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have Iroh, Grand Lotus in play. If I want to cast Fractal Summoning via flashback from Iroh's ability, how many counters will I put on my token? #mtg
Q: I have Iroh, Grand Lotus in play. If I want to cast Fractal Summoning via flashback from Iroh's ability, how many counters will I put on my token? #mtg
January 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Day 201 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have Iroh, Grand Lotus in play. If I want to cast Fractal Summoning via flashback from Iroh's ability, how many counters will I put on my token? #mtg
Q: I have Iroh, Grand Lotus in play. If I want to cast Fractal Summoning via flashback from Iroh's ability, how many counters will I put on my token? #mtg
Day 200 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a Goliath Daydreamer in play. I cast Feed the Flames targeting an opponent's creature, but they respond by casting Blossoming Defense on their creature. Will I still get to exile Feed the Flames with a dream counter? #mtg
Q: I have a Goliath Daydreamer in play. I cast Feed the Flames targeting an opponent's creature, but they respond by casting Blossoming Defense on their creature. Will I still get to exile Feed the Flames with a dream counter? #mtg
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Day 200 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a Goliath Daydreamer in play. I cast Feed the Flames targeting an opponent's creature, but they respond by casting Blossoming Defense on their creature. Will I still get to exile Feed the Flames with a dream counter? #mtg
Q: I have a Goliath Daydreamer in play. I cast Feed the Flames targeting an opponent's creature, but they respond by casting Blossoming Defense on their creature. Will I still get to exile Feed the Flames with a dream counter? #mtg
Reposted by Nathan Long
For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, @magic.wizards.com released a touching video commemorating the legacy of Kai Budde. Send your friends and loved ones a nice text today. Tomorrow isn't promised.
#WOTCstaff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...
#WOTCstaff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...
Remembering Kai Budde
YouTube video by Play MTG
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, @magic.wizards.com released a touching video commemorating the legacy of Kai Budde. Send your friends and loved ones a nice text today. Tomorrow isn't promised.
#WOTCstaff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...
#WOTCstaff
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...
Day 199 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have no nonland permanents in play. If I cast Crib Swap, since I have a Faerie spell on the stack, can I cast Illusion Spinners as though it had flash? #mtg
Q: I have no nonland permanents in play. If I cast Crib Swap, since I have a Faerie spell on the stack, can I cast Illusion Spinners as though it had flash? #mtg
January 29, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Day 199 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have no nonland permanents in play. If I cast Crib Swap, since I have a Faerie spell on the stack, can I cast Illusion Spinners as though it had flash? #mtg
Q: I have no nonland permanents in play. If I cast Crib Swap, since I have a Faerie spell on the stack, can I cast Illusion Spinners as though it had flash? #mtg
Well this is certainly intriguing: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Brandon Sanderson’s Literary Fantasy Universe ‘Cosmere’ Picked Up by Apple TV (Exclusive)
It's an unprecedented deal for the author, whose 'Mistborn' series and 'The Stormlight Archive' are being eyed for film and television adaptation, respectively.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Well this is certainly intriguing: www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Day 198 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I control Ashling, Rimebound and a Roaming Throne with "Elemental" chosen. Since Ashling's second trigger will trigger twice during my main phase, can I pay for both triggers and transform it to the front face, then back to the back face? #mtg
Q: I control Ashling, Rimebound and a Roaming Throne with "Elemental" chosen. Since Ashling's second trigger will trigger twice during my main phase, can I pay for both triggers and transform it to the front face, then back to the back face? #mtg
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Day 198 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I control Ashling, Rimebound and a Roaming Throne with "Elemental" chosen. Since Ashling's second trigger will trigger twice during my main phase, can I pay for both triggers and transform it to the front face, then back to the back face? #mtg
Q: I control Ashling, Rimebound and a Roaming Throne with "Elemental" chosen. Since Ashling's second trigger will trigger twice during my main phase, can I pay for both triggers and transform it to the front face, then back to the back face? #mtg
Day 197 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a token copy of Greenwarden of Murasa. When my token dies, will I be able to use its dies trigger to return a card to my hand? #mtg
Q: I have a token copy of Greenwarden of Murasa. When my token dies, will I be able to use its dies trigger to return a card to my hand? #mtg
January 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Day 197 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I have a token copy of Greenwarden of Murasa. When my token dies, will I be able to use its dies trigger to return a card to my hand? #mtg
Q: I have a token copy of Greenwarden of Murasa. When my token dies, will I be able to use its dies trigger to return a card to my hand? #mtg
Finally, a card whose sole job is to make every creature the Greatest Of All Time:
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Finally, a card whose sole job is to make every creature the Greatest Of All Time:
Day 196 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I crew my Consulate Dreadnought, then attach Blade of Selves to the Dreadnouht and attack. What happens when the myriad trigger resolves? #mtg
Q: I crew my Consulate Dreadnought, then attach Blade of Selves to the Dreadnouht and attack. What happens when the myriad trigger resolves? #mtg
January 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Day 196 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I crew my Consulate Dreadnought, then attach Blade of Selves to the Dreadnouht and attack. What happens when the myriad trigger resolves? #mtg
Q: I crew my Consulate Dreadnought, then attach Blade of Selves to the Dreadnouht and attack. What happens when the myriad trigger resolves? #mtg
Day 195 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: My opponent has a Knowledge Pool in play with some cards exiled to it. If I cast Sudden Shock, will I get to cast a spell from the Pool, or will my split second spell stop me from casting a spell? #mtg
Q: My opponent has a Knowledge Pool in play with some cards exiled to it. If I cast Sudden Shock, will I get to cast a spell from the Pool, or will my split second spell stop me from casting a spell? #mtg
January 25, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Day 195 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: My opponent has a Knowledge Pool in play with some cards exiled to it. If I cast Sudden Shock, will I get to cast a spell from the Pool, or will my split second spell stop me from casting a spell? #mtg
Q: My opponent has a Knowledge Pool in play with some cards exiled to it. If I cast Sudden Shock, will I get to cast a spell from the Pool, or will my split second spell stop me from casting a spell? #mtg
Day 194 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I just cast Kogla, the Titan Ape, but my opponent's only creature is an Ancient Brontodon. Do I have to fight my opponent's Brontodon? #mtg
Q: I just cast Kogla, the Titan Ape, but my opponent's only creature is an Ancient Brontodon. Do I have to fight my opponent's Brontodon? #mtg
January 24, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Day 194 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I just cast Kogla, the Titan Ape, but my opponent's only creature is an Ancient Brontodon. Do I have to fight my opponent's Brontodon? #mtg
Q: I just cast Kogla, the Titan Ape, but my opponent's only creature is an Ancient Brontodon. Do I have to fight my opponent's Brontodon? #mtg
Day 193 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I control a Goliath Daydreamer, but I don't have any cards exiled with a dream counter yet. Can I attack with the Daydreamer, then respond to its attack trigger by casting Giantfall, then casting Giantfall again when the Daydreamer's trigger resolves? #mtg
Q: I control a Goliath Daydreamer, but I don't have any cards exiled with a dream counter yet. Can I attack with the Daydreamer, then respond to its attack trigger by casting Giantfall, then casting Giantfall again when the Daydreamer's trigger resolves? #mtg
January 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Day 193 of Natedogg's Daily Rules Tip:
Q: I control a Goliath Daydreamer, but I don't have any cards exiled with a dream counter yet. Can I attack with the Daydreamer, then respond to its attack trigger by casting Giantfall, then casting Giantfall again when the Daydreamer's trigger resolves? #mtg
Q: I control a Goliath Daydreamer, but I don't have any cards exiled with a dream counter yet. Can I attack with the Daydreamer, then respond to its attack trigger by casting Giantfall, then casting Giantfall again when the Daydreamer's trigger resolves? #mtg