From MTG Salvation Wiki
Replicate is a keyword ability attributed to the Izzet in the Guildpact set of the Ravnica block. It works by putting copies of a given instant or sorcery onto the stack for each time you pay the Replicate cost. Replicate only appears on Red and/or Blue cards.
From the Comprehensive Rules:
- 502.52. Replicate
- 502.52a Replicate is a keyword that represents two abilities. The first is a static ability that functions while the spell is on the stack. The second is a triggered ability that functions while the spell is on the stack. “Replicate [cost]” means “As an additional cost to play this spell, you may pay [cost] any number of times” and “When you play this spell, if a replicate cost was paid for it, copy it for each time its replicate cost was paid. If the spell has any targets, you may choose new targets for any number of the copies.” Paying a spell’s replicate cost follows the rules for paying additional costs in rules 409.1b and 409.1f–h.
- 502.52b If a spell has multiple instances of replicate, each is paid separately and triggers based on the payments made for it, not any other instance of replicate.
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[edit] Rulings
- Copies created with replicate will have replicate abilities themselves. However, since those copies aren't played, their replicate costs can't be paid and their replicate abilities won't trigger.
- Each copy is separate. If one of them is countered (including the actual spell card), the rest remain on the stack.
- If the replicate trigger is countered (by the Scourge spell Stifle, for example), no replicate copies will be created. The original spell will be unaffected.
[edit] Examples
- Gigadrowse -
Instant
Replicate (When you play this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost. You may choose new targets for the copies.)
Tap target permanent.
- Train of Thought -
Sorcery
Replicate (When you play this spell, copy it for each time you paid its replicate cost.)
Draw a card.
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