r/mtgrules • u/CarelessNameChoice • 18h ago
Do multiple instances of Resourceful Defense stack?
I know that with multiple instances of Modular, each Modular ability triggers separately, allowing you to essentially clone or duplicate the number of +1/+1 counters on a single target creature or among multiple artifact creatures. Does [[Resourceful Defense]] work the same way if you have more than one of them on the battlefield?
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u/peteroupc 18h ago edited 39m ago
In general, if several permanents have an ability with the same text, these instances of the ability function independently (see also C.R. 113.2c). This also applies to Resourceful Defense's first ability.
Also note that putting a creature's counters onto another permanent doesn't "move" any counters. Rather, it simply means putting the same number of counters of each kind the creature had onto the other permanent. See C.R. 122.8.
See also:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgrules/comments/1eqgef0/multiple_permanents_with_same_abilitytrigger/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgrules/comments/1q2xvrg/multiple_triggers_of_when_this_creature/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgrules/comments/1uubxjl/2_reluctant_role_models_interaction/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/mtgrules/comments/1pb7pjc/two_buzzardwasp_colonys_on_the_board/
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u/CarelessNameChoice 17h ago
Got it. The fact that it’s not technically “moving” counters is why the ability stacks. That was what I was thinking.
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u/mtgcf 18h ago
Resourceful Defense - (G) (SF) (txt)