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Chain Stasis

Blue

1 printing listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Chain Stasis, Homelands printing
Homelands HML · No. 23 1995-10-01

Card text

{U}
Instant
You may tap or untap target creature. Then that creature's controller may pay {2}{U}. If the player does, they may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.
"Here we go again." —Kakra, Sea Troll
EDHREC rank #19720 Rare Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

5 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

The spell copy has all the text and can result in itself being copied.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

The decision to tap or untap is made on resolution of the spell (and of each copy).

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

Paying to make Chain Stasis continue is done as part of the resolution of the spell.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

The player putting the copy spell on the stack controls that spell.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

The copy is a spell, so it can be targeted by other spells and abilities that target a spell.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

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