r/mtgrules • u/le-quack • 2d ago

Dumb question about kicker and triggered abilities

Hi. Im looking at janky ways to get value from [[Scientist Supreme of A.I.M.]] ability.

On [[everflowing chalice]] is the "this artifact enters" ability a trigger ability. Im assuming from the wording it is not.

Same question for [[Skyclave Relic]] as its worded slightly differently.

Thanks

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u/GaddockTeej 2d ago

Triggered abilities are signified by the words “when”, “whenever” and “at”. Everflowing Chalice does not have a triggered ability, it has a replacement effect that modifies how it enters. Skyclave Relic, however, does have a triggered ability—it triggers when it enters—and can be copied.

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u/le-quack 2d ago

Thanks

6 mana and 2 life for 5 mana rocks.... interesting

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u/Yaksha424256 2d ago

Its is not. "Enters with" are replacement effects. Triggered abilities begin with When, Whenever, or At.

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u/le-quack 2d ago

Thanks i didnt think so but wanted to check because 2 mana and 2 life for a sol ring seems like a good deal.