Does Detention Sphere work on tokens?
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Detention sphere can exile all tokens of the same name when it comes into play. If a token isn’t given a specific name, then its name is just its creature type. So Lingering Souls makes two tokens named “Spirit” for instance. Tokens that come into play after Detention Sphere are unaffected.
How does Detention Sphere work in Commander?
When Detention Sphere enters the battlefield, you may exile target nonland permanent not named Detention Sphere and all other permanents with the same name as that permanent. When Detention Sphere leaves the battlefield, return the exiled cards to the battlefield under their owner’s control.
Can you detain a commander?
Yes. There is never an instance where you can cast your commander from the command zone if previously you choose to have it be temporarily exiled by a permanent. Once you make that decision, you can only get your commander back if the permanent that temporarily exiled your commander leaves the battlefield.
Can I exile tokens?
No, tokens that leave play in any way (graveyard, hand, or exile) cease to exist though they will trigger “put into a graveyard” abilities.
Can you choose to let your commander be exiled?
If your commander would be exiled or put into your hand, graveyard, or library from anywhere, you may choose to put it into the command zone instead. If it would have died, it doesn’t die—abilities that trigger whenever a creature die won’t trigger.
Can you exile a commander with Angel of serenity?
Angel of Serenity (Commander Anthology 2018) – Gatherer – Magic: The Gathering. When Angel of Serenity enters the battlefield, you may exile up to three other target creatures from the battlefield and/or creature cards from graveyards.
Is eminence an activated ability?
Three eminence abilities are triggered abilities. That creature must be on the battlefield or in the command zone as the trigger event occurs and also as the triggered ability resolves.
Do tokens come back after being exiled?
What happens if a token gets exiled?
The token is essentially removed from existing at all. Just like a token can’t actually be placed into the graveyard. Tokens only exist on the battlefield. Tokens do go to the graveyard.
Does Oblivion Ring work on commanders?
But how do they work with Commanders? Well, you can absolutely put your Commander into the Command Zone rather than exile if it eats an Oblivion Ring. But if you do, then the Ring won’t do much of anything anymore.