Grinning Ignus

Magic the Gathering symbolMagic the Gathering symbol
Creature — Elemental

Magic the Gathering symbol, Return this creature to its owner's hand: Add Magic the Gathering symbolMagic the Gathering symbolMagic the Gathering symbol. Activate only as a sorcery.

On rare occasions, a Prismari student will summon an elemental that shows such promise that it's permitted to stay and enroll.

standard
Not Legal
alchemy
Not Legal
pioneer
Legal
explorer
Legal
modern
Legal
historic
Legal
standard brawl
Not Legal
historic brawl
Legal
timeless
Legal

Rulings

If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you'll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
(wotc2021-04-16)
Although Grinning Ignus's ability has a timing restriction, it's still a mana ability. It doesn't use the stack and it can't be responded to.
(wotc2021-04-16)
Although Grinning Ignus's ability has a timing restriction, it's still a mana ability. It doesn't use the stack and it can't be responded to.
(wotc2021-03-19)
If you cast Grinning Ignus during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you'll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
(wotc2021-03-19)
logo

By joining our community, you can immerse yourself in MTG Arena gameplay. Watch matches, engage with content, comment, share thoughts, and rate videos for an interactive experience.

Follow Us

LATEST VIDEOS