Nathan Long
@natedogg.bsky.social
Magic Rules Guru Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary | I answer Magic rules questions on the internet
Day 141 of the CI Backlog:
Q: If I cast Megaton's Fate with the first mode and target my Darksteel Relic, will I still get four treasures when it resolves? #mtg
Q: If I cast Megaton's Fate with the first mode and target my Darksteel Relic, will I still get four treasures when it resolves? #mtg
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Day 141 of the CI Backlog:
Q: If I cast Megaton's Fate with the first mode and target my Darksteel Relic, will I still get four treasures when it resolves? #mtg
Q: If I cast Megaton's Fate with the first mode and target my Darksteel Relic, will I still get four treasures when it resolves? #mtg
Day 140 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Counterbalance in play, and I know the top card of my library is a land. My opponent casts a Psychic Frog. Can I respond to my Counterbalance trigger by casting Mystical Tutor and search for a 2 mana value card to put on top of my library? #mtg
Q: I have a Counterbalance in play, and I know the top card of my library is a land. My opponent casts a Psychic Frog. Can I respond to my Counterbalance trigger by casting Mystical Tutor and search for a 2 mana value card to put on top of my library? #mtg
December 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Day 140 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Counterbalance in play, and I know the top card of my library is a land. My opponent casts a Psychic Frog. Can I respond to my Counterbalance trigger by casting Mystical Tutor and search for a 2 mana value card to put on top of my library? #mtg
Q: I have a Counterbalance in play, and I know the top card of my library is a land. My opponent casts a Psychic Frog. Can I respond to my Counterbalance trigger by casting Mystical Tutor and search for a 2 mana value card to put on top of my library? #mtg
It's that time of year - time for a haircut.
December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It's that time of year - time for a haircut.
If I could have one Magic-related item at no cost, it would be an uncut sheet. For a long time, I wanted a Dominaria uncut sheet. That may have been usurped by a Final Fantasy uncut sheet in the last few months, but either would be nifty to own and display.
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
If I could have one Magic-related item at no cost, it would be an uncut sheet. For a long time, I wanted a Dominaria uncut sheet. That may have been usurped by a Final Fantasy uncut sheet in the last few months, but either would be nifty to own and display.
Day 139 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have Saheeli, Radiant Creator in play, along with six energy. When Saheeli's triggered ability resolves, can I play six energy and make two 5/5 tokens? #mtg
Q: I have Saheeli, Radiant Creator in play, along with six energy. When Saheeli's triggered ability resolves, can I play six energy and make two 5/5 tokens? #mtg
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Day 139 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have Saheeli, Radiant Creator in play, along with six energy. When Saheeli's triggered ability resolves, can I play six energy and make two 5/5 tokens? #mtg
Q: I have Saheeli, Radiant Creator in play, along with six energy. When Saheeli's triggered ability resolves, can I play six energy and make two 5/5 tokens? #mtg
@profanity.accountant Ok, let's give it a try. I'm guessing absurdly low.
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
@profanity.accountant Ok, let's give it a try. I'm guessing absurdly low.
Every year, it's an adventure to see what decorations ended up in the box labeled "Xmas".
November 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Every year, it's an adventure to see what decorations ended up in the box labeled "Xmas".
Day 138 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Fraying Sanity attached to my opponent. If my opponent casts The One Ring, what happens to my Fraying Sanity? #mtg
Q: I have a Fraying Sanity attached to my opponent. If my opponent casts The One Ring, what happens to my Fraying Sanity? #mtg
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Day 138 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Fraying Sanity attached to my opponent. If my opponent casts The One Ring, what happens to my Fraying Sanity? #mtg
Q: I have a Fraying Sanity attached to my opponent. If my opponent casts The One Ring, what happens to my Fraying Sanity? #mtg
And roll credits on Alan Wake 2. It was good, stressful at times (I've determined I'm more into psychological horror than bloody horror, which probably explains why I like the Silent Hill games as well).
I had originally started out playing Kingdom Hearts 3, but I bounced off of it hard.
I had originally started out playing Kingdom Hearts 3, but I bounced off of it hard.
November 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
And roll credits on Alan Wake 2. It was good, stressful at times (I've determined I'm more into psychological horror than bloody horror, which probably explains why I like the Silent Hill games as well).
I had originally started out playing Kingdom Hearts 3, but I bounced off of it hard.
I had originally started out playing Kingdom Hearts 3, but I bounced off of it hard.
It's here! Now, to leave it sealed, or sleeve it up, that's the question
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It's here! Now, to leave it sealed, or sleeve it up, that's the question
Day 137 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Silverbluff Bridge along with a Galazeth Prismari. Then my opponent plays a Blood Moon. Does my artifact land still have the ability from Galazeth Prismari?
Q: I have a Silverbluff Bridge along with a Galazeth Prismari. Then my opponent plays a Blood Moon. Does my artifact land still have the ability from Galazeth Prismari?
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Day 137 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Silverbluff Bridge along with a Galazeth Prismari. Then my opponent plays a Blood Moon. Does my artifact land still have the ability from Galazeth Prismari?
Q: I have a Silverbluff Bridge along with a Galazeth Prismari. Then my opponent plays a Blood Moon. Does my artifact land still have the ability from Galazeth Prismari?
Day 136 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Golgari Guildmage in play. Can I activate the first ability, sacrificing a creature but returning that same creature to the battlfield? #mtg
Q: I have a Golgari Guildmage in play. Can I activate the first ability, sacrificing a creature but returning that same creature to the battlfield? #mtg
November 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Day 136 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Golgari Guildmage in play. Can I activate the first ability, sacrificing a creature but returning that same creature to the battlfield? #mtg
Q: I have a Golgari Guildmage in play. Can I activate the first ability, sacrificing a creature but returning that same creature to the battlfield? #mtg
Day 135 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Timestream Navigator (with the city's blessing), and The Temporal Anchor. If I scry a card to the bottom of my library, can I activate the Navigator's ability before the Anchor's trigger resolves so I can exile Timestream Navigator and recast it? #mtg
Q: I control Timestream Navigator (with the city's blessing), and The Temporal Anchor. If I scry a card to the bottom of my library, can I activate the Navigator's ability before the Anchor's trigger resolves so I can exile Timestream Navigator and recast it? #mtg
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Day 135 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Timestream Navigator (with the city's blessing), and The Temporal Anchor. If I scry a card to the bottom of my library, can I activate the Navigator's ability before the Anchor's trigger resolves so I can exile Timestream Navigator and recast it? #mtg
Q: I control Timestream Navigator (with the city's blessing), and The Temporal Anchor. If I scry a card to the bottom of my library, can I activate the Navigator's ability before the Anchor's trigger resolves so I can exile Timestream Navigator and recast it? #mtg
My favorite Wizard is this innocent face down creature...
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My favorite Wizard is this innocent face down creature...
I hold onto things for as long as I can. I just replaced my computer last month, but my computers lasts about 10 years. Last time I upgraded my phone was 5 years ago, and it still works perfectly fine and I don't see a reason to upgrade. My Kindle is over 10 years old.
stupid young people, stop buying a new phone every year if you don't want to be broke. wait no, not like that.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I hold onto things for as long as I can. I just replaced my computer last month, but my computers lasts about 10 years. Last time I upgraded my phone was 5 years ago, and it still works perfectly fine and I don't see a reason to upgrade. My Kindle is over 10 years old.
Day 134 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control a Syr Konrad the Grim. If I discard a creature card while I have Necropotence in play, how many Syr Konrad triggers do I get? #mtg
Q: I control a Syr Konrad the Grim. If I discard a creature card while I have Necropotence in play, how many Syr Konrad triggers do I get? #mtg
November 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Day 134 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control a Syr Konrad the Grim. If I discard a creature card while I have Necropotence in play, how many Syr Konrad triggers do I get? #mtg
Q: I control a Syr Konrad the Grim. If I discard a creature card while I have Necropotence in play, how many Syr Konrad triggers do I get? #mtg
Well, I finally picked up one of the FF Commander decks.
Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy VI Commander Deck - Revival Trance is $32.70 on Amazon buff.ly/w0XfOjN #ad
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Well, I finally picked up one of the FF Commander decks.
BONUS Day 133 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have Fire Lord Zuko in play. If I cast Bonecrusher Giant from exile, do I get one or two Zuko triggers? #mtg
Q: I have Fire Lord Zuko in play. If I cast Bonecrusher Giant from exile, do I get one or two Zuko triggers? #mtg
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
BONUS Day 133 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have Fire Lord Zuko in play. If I cast Bonecrusher Giant from exile, do I get one or two Zuko triggers? #mtg
Q: I have Fire Lord Zuko in play. If I cast Bonecrusher Giant from exile, do I get one or two Zuko triggers? #mtg
BONUS Day 132 of the CI Backlog:
Q: On my previous turn, I cast Earthbending Lesson and turned my Forest into a 4/4 creature. On my opponent's turn, they cast Ultima. What happens to my land? #mtg
Q: On my previous turn, I cast Earthbending Lesson and turned my Forest into a 4/4 creature. On my opponent's turn, they cast Ultima. What happens to my land? #mtg
November 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
BONUS Day 132 of the CI Backlog:
Q: On my previous turn, I cast Earthbending Lesson and turned my Forest into a 4/4 creature. On my opponent's turn, they cast Ultima. What happens to my land? #mtg
Q: On my previous turn, I cast Earthbending Lesson and turned my Forest into a 4/4 creature. On my opponent's turn, they cast Ultima. What happens to my land? #mtg
Day 131 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Lightning Greaves in play. I cast Korvold, Fae-Cursed King, attach the Greaves to Korvold, then attack. When Korvold's attack trigger resolves, I sacrifice the Lighting Greaves. Is Korvold still attacking even though it no longer has haste? #mtg
Q: I have a Lightning Greaves in play. I cast Korvold, Fae-Cursed King, attach the Greaves to Korvold, then attack. When Korvold's attack trigger resolves, I sacrifice the Lighting Greaves. Is Korvold still attacking even though it no longer has haste? #mtg
November 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Day 131 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have a Lightning Greaves in play. I cast Korvold, Fae-Cursed King, attach the Greaves to Korvold, then attack. When Korvold's attack trigger resolves, I sacrifice the Lighting Greaves. Is Korvold still attacking even though it no longer has haste? #mtg
Q: I have a Lightning Greaves in play. I cast Korvold, Fae-Cursed King, attach the Greaves to Korvold, then attack. When Korvold's attack trigger resolves, I sacrifice the Lighting Greaves. Is Korvold still attacking even though it no longer has haste? #mtg
Day 130 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Ashaya, Soul of the Wild and some nontoken creatures, which are all tapped. If my opponent plays Winter Moon, will that also stop me from untapping my creatures? #mtg
Q: I control Ashaya, Soul of the Wild and some nontoken creatures, which are all tapped. If my opponent plays Winter Moon, will that also stop me from untapping my creatures? #mtg
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Day 130 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Ashaya, Soul of the Wild and some nontoken creatures, which are all tapped. If my opponent plays Winter Moon, will that also stop me from untapping my creatures? #mtg
Q: I control Ashaya, Soul of the Wild and some nontoken creatures, which are all tapped. If my opponent plays Winter Moon, will that also stop me from untapping my creatures? #mtg
Huh, I did not realize that a new Hunger Games book came out earlier this year. I guess I need to go to the library soon...
November 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Huh, I did not realize that a new Hunger Games book came out earlier this year. I guess I need to go to the library soon...
BONUS Day 129 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Badgermole Cub and Baylen, the Haymaker. If I activate Baylen's first ability, tapping two creature tokens I control, will the Cub trigger and give me an additional green mana? #mtg
Q: I control Badgermole Cub and Baylen, the Haymaker. If I activate Baylen's first ability, tapping two creature tokens I control, will the Cub trigger and give me an additional green mana? #mtg
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BONUS Day 129 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I control Badgermole Cub and Baylen, the Haymaker. If I activate Baylen's first ability, tapping two creature tokens I control, will the Cub trigger and give me an additional green mana? #mtg
Q: I control Badgermole Cub and Baylen, the Haymaker. If I activate Baylen's first ability, tapping two creature tokens I control, will the Cub trigger and give me an additional green mana? #mtg
BONUS BONUS Day 128 of the CI Backlog:
Hey, remember this post from a few weeks ago? Well, we have yet another update. As it turns out, in the final Comp Rules, the Mechanics article turned out to be incorrect: bsky.app/profile/nate...
Hey, remember this post from a few weeks ago? Well, we have yet another update. As it turns out, in the final Comp Rules, the Mechanics article turned out to be incorrect: bsky.app/profile/nate...
BONUS Day 108 of the CI Backlog:
Hey, remember this question from a few months ago? Thanks to the Mechanics article, we have an answer now: bsky.app/profile/nate...
Hey, remember this question from a few months ago? Thanks to the Mechanics article, we have an answer now: bsky.app/profile/nate...
BONUS Day 39 of the CI Backlog:
Q: I have Toph, the First Metalbender in play. I use Threaten to gain control of an opponent's Burnished Hart. During my end step, I target the Hart with Toph's triggered ability, then sacrifice it. Will the Hart return under my control or my opponent's control? #mtg
Q: I have Toph, the First Metalbender in play. I use Threaten to gain control of an opponent's Burnished Hart. During my end step, I target the Hart with Toph's triggered ability, then sacrifice it. Will the Hart return under my control or my opponent's control? #mtg
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
BONUS BONUS Day 128 of the CI Backlog:
Hey, remember this post from a few weeks ago? Well, we have yet another update. As it turns out, in the final Comp Rules, the Mechanics article turned out to be incorrect: bsky.app/profile/nate...
Hey, remember this post from a few weeks ago? Well, we have yet another update. As it turns out, in the final Comp Rules, the Mechanics article turned out to be incorrect: bsky.app/profile/nate...
Apparently, we're going "Ship of Theseus" with my computer setup. After getting a new computer late last month, Spectrum said I had to replace my router, so I got that hooked up now, and I had to replace the surge protector that my computer was running through.
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Apparently, we're going "Ship of Theseus" with my computer setup. After getting a new computer late last month, Spectrum said I had to replace my router, so I got that hooked up now, and I had to replace the surge protector that my computer was running through.