Thinking (93 chars)
Let me start by getting the action choices to see my options for selecting a starting player.
Thinking (145 chars)
I need to select a starting player. I'm PilotA presumably. Going first is usually advantageous in Magic. Let me pick PilotA (myself) to go first.
raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_ASK",
"message": "Mulligan down to 6 cards?",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes or choice=no",
"context": "T1 ()",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 2,
"your_hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
}
],
"game_seq": 7,
"action_taken": "selected_target_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (157 chars)
The game has started. I'm being asked to continue playing. Let me call pass_priority to see the game state and my opening hand, then make mulligan decisions.
pass_priority()
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_ASK",
"message": "Mulligan down to 6 cards?",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes or choice=no",
"context": "T1 ()",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 2,
"your_hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
]
}
],
"game_seq": 7,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}Thinking (599 chars)
Let me look at my opening hand:
- Callous Inspector {B} 1/1 with Menace
- Day of Black Sun {X}{B}{B} - board wipe
- Hog-Monkey {2}{B} 3/2
- Swamp x4
So I have 4 lands and 3 spells. This is a mono-black hand. I have:
- Turn 1: Callous Inspector
- Turn 3: Hog-Monkey
- Day of Black Sun as a board wipe option
This is a decent hand. I have a turn 1 play, a turn 3 play, and 4 lands means I can cast everything. I might want more action but this is keepable. Let me keep.
Actually, let me think. 4 lands, 3 spells. The spells are all castable. Turn 1 Callous Inspector is a fine play. This is a keep.raw
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a card (1 more) to put on the bottom of your library",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN β must pick a target",
"context": "T1 ()",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{4}{W}{W}",
"name": "Appa, Loyal Sky Bison",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"Whenever {this} enters or attacks, choose one —: &bull Target creature you control gains flying until end of turn.: &bull Airbend another target nonland permanent you control.: "
],
"power": "4",
"id": "p18",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 2,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 0,
"id": "p17"
},
{
"name": "Appa, Loyal Sky Bison",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 1,
"id": "p18"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 2,
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 3,
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 4,
"id": "p20"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 5,
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 6,
"id": "p15"
}
],
"game_seq": 10,
"required": true,
"can_cancel": false,
"action_taken": "yes",
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a card (1 more) to put on the bottom of your library",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN β must pick a target",
"context": "T1 ()",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{4}{W}{W}",
"name": "Appa, Loyal Sky Bison",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"Whenever {this} enters or attacks, choose one —: &bull Target creature you control gains flying until end of turn.: &bull Airbend another target nonland permanent you control.: "
],
"power": "4",
"id": "p18",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
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"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
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"life": 20
}
],
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"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 0,
"id": "p17"
},
{
"name": "Appa, Loyal Sky Bison",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 1,
"id": "p18"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 2,
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 3,
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 4,
"id": "p20"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 5,
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 6,
"id": "p15"
}
],
"game_seq": 10,
"required": true,
"can_cancel": false,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_ASK",
"message": "Mulligan down to 5 cards?",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes or choice=no",
"context": "T1 ()",
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{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotB",
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"life": 20,
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
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],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
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"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
]
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
]
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"toughness": "4"
}
],
"game_seq": 12,
"action_taken": "selected_target_1",
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=precombat_main, board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_ASK",
"message": "Mulligan down to 5 cards?",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes or choice=no",
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"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotB",
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotA",
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"life": 20
}
],
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
]
},
{
"name": "Plains",
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
]
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
]
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"toughness": "4"
}
],
"game_seq": 12,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}raw
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T1 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"name": "PilotA",
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"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
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"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
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],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
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"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
]
},
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
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],
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"action": "land",
"id": "p6"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 1,
"action": "land",
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},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 2,
"action": "land",
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},
{
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],
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"action_taken": "no",
"success": true
}Thinking (311 chars)
Let me start by looking at the current game state to understand where we are. The game summary says: - Turn 0: Game start, I'm PilotA, going first. - Turn 1: Opening hand has Callous Inspector, Hog-Monkey, Day of Black Sun, and 4 Swamps. Kept. I need to call pass_priority to continue playing. Let me do that.
raw
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"Flying",
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{
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"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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}
]
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}
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{
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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},
{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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},
{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
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}
]
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}
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}raw
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"success": true
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"message": "Play spells and abilities",
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"board": [
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"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
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],
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},
{
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"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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],
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},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
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"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 34,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 5,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 0,
"action": "land",
"id": "p6"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 1,
"action": "land",
"id": "p7"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 2,
"action": "land",
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 3,
"action": "land",
"id": "p9"
}
],
"game_seq": 21,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotB: Kept six—let’s see if they can get there."
],
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (772 chars)
I'm on turn 1, postcombat main. I have Callous Inspector in hand β a 1/1 menace for {B}. Wait, the opening message said "Callous Inspector (turn 1 play)". But it's postcombat main and I apparently didn't play it yet? Let me check β board shows no permanents for me except... hand has 7 cards including 4 swamps. So I haven't played a land or the Inspector yet.
Actually the turn flow: I went first, turn 1, presumably drew a card? Hand is 7 cards: Callous Inspector, Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey, 4 Swamps. Board shows nothing on battlefield. So I should play a Swamp and cast Callous Inspector.
Let me play a Swamp first. Then cast Callous Inspector.
The choices only show Swamps β because I needto play a land first before casting the Inspector. Let me play Swamp p6.raw
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{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
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},
{
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"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"name": "PilotB",
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"life": 20
}
],
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"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
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}
],
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"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (743 chars)
Let me understand the situation. This is a Magic: The Gathering game. The recap tells me: - Turn 0: Game start, I chose myself (PilotA) as starting player. - Turn 1: Opening hand has Callous Inspector (turn 1 play), Hog-Monkey (turn 3), Day of Black Sun (board wipe), and 4 Swamps. Keeping. - Turn 1: Turn 1, no plays made yet. Playing a Swamp to enable Callous Inspector. The last instruction: "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." So I should call pass_priority to continue. Let me do that. Actually, wait β the recap says "Playing a Swamp to enable Callous Inspector." That suggests the land has been played. Now I should pass priority and see what happens next β likely I'll get to cast Callous Inspector. Let me call pass_priority.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=4)
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{
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20",
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},
{
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],
"id": "p21"
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{
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},
{
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"name": "The Earth King",
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],
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]
},
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},
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],
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{
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],
"id": "p20"
},
{
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],
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},
{
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},
{
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]
},
{
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],
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{
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],
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},
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},
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}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 10,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 1,
"action": "land",
"id": "p7"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 2,
"action": "land",
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 3,
"action": "land",
"id": "p9"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 38,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (855 chars)
Let me analyze the current state. I'm PilotA, playing first. Turn 2, precombat main phase. I have:
- Callous Inspector {B} 1/1 menace
- Day of Black Sun {X}{B}{B} board wipe
- Hog-Monkey {2}{B} 3/2
- Swamp x3 in hand
- Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste β interesting, but I only have Swamps, no red mana!
Board: I have 1 Swamp. Opponent (PilotB) has 1 Plains.
Wait, Treetop Freedom Fighters needs {2}{R} β I have no red sources. That's a dead card unless I find a Mountain. Interesting β I drew it since turn 1 apparently.
Current turn: I have 1 untapped Swamp and a land drop. I should play a Swamp and cast Callous Inspector.
Actually, order: play land first, then cast Inspector with {B} from the other swamp. Let me play Swamp (p7) first.
Let me send a chat message since it's been 2 turns.
Plan: Play Swamp, then cast Callous Inspector.raw
{
"success": true
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T2 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 11,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 42,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (323 chars)
Let me look at the current state of the game. It's turn 2, I have one Swamp in play, and I just played my second Swamp. Now I should cast Callous Inspector if I can. Let me check the game state first. Actually, the instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." Let me call pass_priority to see what's happening.
pass_priority()
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T2 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 13,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 48,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (527 chars)
Let me analyze the situation.
It's Turn 2, postcombat main phase. I have 2 Swamps in play. My hand: Callous Inspector, Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey, Swamp, Swamp, Treetop Freedom Fighters.
Opponent has 1 Plains, 6 cards in hand.
Choices: Callous Inspector ({B}) or Day of Black Sun.
Opponent has no creatures on board (just a Plains). Day of Black Sun would be a waste. Cast Callous Inspector to develop my board β a 1/1 menace that creates a Clue when it dies. That's a solid turn 2 play.
I should cast Callous Inspector.raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T2 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 33,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 15,
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Callous Inspector"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 52,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (58 chars)
Let me get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=8)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T2 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 7,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{W}",
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p11",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 15,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Forest",
"index": 0,
"action": "land",
"id": "p19"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"index": 1,
"action": "land",
"id": "p20"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 57,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotA: Good luck! Let's have a clean match."
],
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}raw
{
"success": true
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T2 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{W}",
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p11",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 16,
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 61,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}pass_priority()
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T3 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 20,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 1,
"action": "land",
"id": "p8"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 2,
"action": "land",
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 3,
"action": "land",
"id": "p31"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 69,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotB: Good luck to you too! Let's see how these opening hands develop."
],
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (1087 chars)
Let me look at the situation. Turn 3, I have Callous Inspector (1/1 menace) on board, 2 Swamps. My hand: Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey, Swamp x3, Treetop Freedom Fighters.
Wait, Treetop Freedom Fighters is {2}{R} β I don't have red mana. It must have been drawn. I only have Swamps, so I can't cast it unless I find a Mountain.
Opponent has Forest and Plains β so they're on green/white.
Turn 3: I should play a Swamp and cast Hog-Monkey ({2}{B}, 3/2). That's my best play. Hog-Monkey isn't in the choices though... choices show Day of Black Sun, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp. Wait, Hog-Monkey costs {2}{B} = 3 mana. I have 2 untapped lands, plus land drop remaining. If I play a Swamp first, I'd have 3 mana. But the choices only show what's playable with current mana β Hog-Monkey requires 3 mana, I have 2 untapped. So I need to play the land first.
Actually the choices list shows only cards playable with current mana. Hog-Monkey isn't listed because I only have 2 untapped Swamps. So play a Swamp first.
Day of Black Sun with X... opponent has no creatures. Not useful now.
Play Swamp.raw
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"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T3 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 21,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 3,
"game_seq": 73,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
{
"available": true,
"snapshot_id": 822736470492,
"turn": 3,
"phase": "Precombat Main",
"step": "Precombat Main",
"active_player": "PilotA",
"priority_player": "PilotA",
"players": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"stack": [],
"game_seq": 73
}Thinking (1250 chars)
Let me analyze the situation:
- Turn 3, my turn (PilotA), Precombat Main phase
- I have: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), 3 Swamps untapped
- My hand: Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey (playable), 2 Swamps, Treetop Freedom Fighters (needs red, not playable)
- Opponent: Forest + Plains, no creatures, 6 cards in hand
The summary says "Playing my third Swamp to enable Hog-Monkey this turn" β but looking at the board, I already have 3 Swamps in play. So the land was already played this turn. Now I should cast Hog-Monkey for {2}{B}.
Let me cast Hog-Monkey. Then attack with Callous Inspector (menace, opponent has no creatures so unblockable... well, they have no creatures at all, so it gets through for 1).
Actually, should I attack with Callous Inspector before casting Hog-Monkey? Order doesn't matter much here since Hog-Monkey's trigger is "at the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace" β but Callous Inspector has no +1/+1 counter, so no trigger value yet. Opponent has no blockers anyway.
Let me cast Hog-Monkey now in precombat main, then attack with both creatures (Hog-Monkey will be summoning sick, so only Callous Inspector can attack).
Play: castHog-Monkey with auto-tap.raw
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"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T3 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 25,
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Hog-Monkey"
}
],
"game_seq": 78,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (58 chars)
Let me get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority()
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select attackers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "attackers=p1,p2,... or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T3 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 27,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "All attack",
"index": 1,
"choice_type": "special",
"id": "all"
}
],
"combat_phase": "attackers",
"game_seq": 83,
"stop_reason": "combat"
}Thinking (361 chars)
I'm at turn 3 combat. I have Callous Inspector (1/1 menace) and Hog-Monkey (3/2, summoning sick so can't attack). Opponent has no creatures, just Forest and Plains. Callous Inspector has menace, so it can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. Opponent has no creatures at all, so attacking with Inspector is free damage. Attack with Callous Inspector.
raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T3 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 29,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 87,
"action_taken": "batch_attack",
"success": true,
"declared": [
{
"id": "p3"
}
]
}Thinking (73 chars)
Letme continue playing. I should call pass_priority to continue the game.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T3 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 32,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{W}",
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p11",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Plains",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 21,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p21"
}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 88,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=21)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
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}Thinking (3506 chars)
Let me analyze the situation. It's turn 4, I'm at 20 life, opponent at 19. I have Callous Inspector 1/1 and Hog-Monkey 3/2 in play, 3 Swamps. Opponent has Avatar Enthusiasts 2/2 (summoning sick), Forest, Plains, Plains (all tapped).
My hand: Day of Black Sun, Swamp, Swamp, Swampsnare Trap, Treetop Freedom Fighters.
Options:
1. Play Swamp (4th land), then cast Treetop Freedom Fighters? No, I don't have red mana β all my lands are Swamps. Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R}, and I have no red source. So it's uncastable right now (not in choices either).
2. Day of Black Sun with X=2 would kill Avatar Enthusiasts (mana value 2) but also kill my Callous Inspector (MV 1) and Hog-Monkey (MV 3? No β Hog-Monkey costs... let me think. Hog-Monkey is 3/2, likely costs {2}{B} = MV 3. Day of Black Sun X=2 kills creatures with MV 2 or less. Hog-Monkey MV 3 survives. Callous Inspector MV 1 dies, and when it dies it deals 1 damage to me and creates a Clue.
Is it worth killing just Avatar Enthusiasts with Day of Black Sun at cost of my Inspector? Avatar Enthusiasts is a growing threat in an Ally deck. But opponent has 5 cards in hand β they'll commit more creatures. Day of Black Sun is better saved for a bigger board. Actually, the opponent is an Ally deck; Avatar Enthusiasts grows whenever another Ally enters. Killing it now for X=2 costs {4} total ({2}{B}{B}) β that uses all my mana plus the 4th swamp... I have 3 swamps untapped, plus I can play a 4th. X=2 costs 2+B+B = 4 mana. So I'd tap out.
Alternatively, Swampsnare Trap on Avatar Enthusiasts: {2}{B}, gives -5/-3, kills it. That's a clean single removal for 3 mana, leaving my board intact. Then I can attack with both creatures. Hog-Monkey's trigger: at beginning of combat, target creature with a +1/+1 counter gains menace β neither of my creatures has a counter, so no trigger value... Actually Hog-Monkey itself has no counters. Callous Inspector has menace naturally.
Plan: Play Swamp (4th land), cast Swampsnare Trap on Avatar Enthusiasts, attack with both. Opponent at 19 takes 4 β 15.
Wait β should I consider that opponent tapped out, so no combat tricks likely (they have Forest/Plains/Plains tapped β no mana for tricks). Good.
Should I use Day of Black Sun instead? Saving it for later when opponent commits more Allies seems better. Swampsnare Trap is single-target removal that's perfect here. Day of Black Sun is a sweeper β more valuable later.
Also, chat: I should send a message since it's been 2 turns. Opponent said "Time to get some Allies on the board." I can reply with some trash talk like "Not for long β that Avatar Enthusiasts is about to meet my trap."
Let me sequence: first play the Swamp, then cast Swampsnare Trap. Actually order doesn't matter much, but playing land first is fine. Actually, I could cast Swampsnare Trap with 3 swamps and keep the land in hand to bluff... but playing the 4th swamp enables Day of Black Sun X=2 next turn or Treetop if I find red... no red in deck presumably. Playing the land is generally right β no reason to hold. Actually holding a land to bluff a spell could be minor value, but having 4 mana available for Day of Black Sun (X=2) on their next board commit is more valuable. Play the Swamp.
Let me do: choose_action to play Swamp, then next decision cast Swampsnare Trap targeting Avatar Enthusiasts.
Also send chat message. I can do send_chat_message and choose_action in the same block? They'reindependent. Let me send chat first along with the land play.raw
{
"success": true
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
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"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
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"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 38,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"game_seq": 123,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
{
"available": true,
"snapshot_id": 515076799090,
"turn": 4,
"phase": "Precombat Main",
"step": "Precombat Main",
"active_player": "PilotA",
"priority_player": "PilotA",
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{
"hand_size": 4,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B}",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"stack": [],
"game_seq": 123
}Thinking (1125 chars)
I'm on turn 4, precombat main. I have 4 Swamps untapped. My hand: Day of Black Sun, Swamp, Swampsnare Trap, Treetop Freedom Fighters.
Opponent has Avatar Enthusiasts (2/2, summoning sick) and tapped out lands (Forest, 2 Plains). They're at 19 life.
My board: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (3/2).
Plan per the log: Play 4th Swamp (already have 4 in play β wait, I have 4 Swamps in play already: p6, p7, p8, p9). So I already played my land? Actually the log said "Playing my 4th Swamp" β battlefield shows 4 Swamps, so the land is played. Now I have 4 mana available.
Options:
1. Cast Swampsnare Trap ({2}{B}) on Avatar Enthusiasts β it gets -5/-3, killing the 2/2. That leaves me with 1 mana unused ({B} left over). Then attack with Callous Inspector and Hog-Monkey for 4 damage.
2. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters β but it costs {2}{R} and I have no red mana. Not playable (it's not marked playable).
3. Day of Black Sun β overkill for one 2/2.
So cast Swampsnare Trap on Avatar Enthusiasts. Then attack with both creatures.
Letme cast Swampsnare Trap targeting Avatar Enthusiasts. I'll choose the action.raw
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a creature",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 39,
"choices": [
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 0,
"power": "2",
"id": "p11",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 1,
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 2,
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 4,
"game_seq": 124,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"action_taken": "selected_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (184 chars)
Let me look at the current game state to understand what's happening. It's turn 4, I just cast SwampsnareTrap on the Avatar Enthusiasts. Let me pass priority and see what happens next.
pass_priority(until=declare_attackers)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a creature",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 39,
"choices": [
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 0,
"power": "2",
"id": "p11",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 1,
"power": "1",
"id": "p3",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 2,
"power": "3",
"id": "p5",
"toughness": "2"
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 4,
"game_seq": 124,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}Thinking (86 chars)
I need to select a target for Swampsnare Trap. The target is Avatar Enthusiasts (p11).
raw
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"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 43,
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"targets": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts (2/2) (PilotB's)",
"id": "p11"
}
]
}
],
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 129,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_target_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (159 chars)
Let me continue playing. The game is at Turn 4, I just cast Swampsnare Trap targeting Avatar Enthusiasts. I shouldpass priority to let it resolve, then attack.
pass_priority(until=declare_attackers)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select attackers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "attackers=p1,p2,... or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T4 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 45,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"index": 1,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "All attack",
"index": 2,
"choice_type": "special",
"id": "all"
}
],
"combat_phase": "attackers",
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 136,
"stop_reason": "combat"
}Thinking (73 chars)
Opponent has no creatures. Attack with both for 4 damage. Opponent at 19.
raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T4 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 31,
"life": 19
}
],
"board_cursor": 47,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
}
],
"untapped_lands": 1,
"game_seq": 140,
"action_taken": "batch_attack",
"success": true,
"declared": [
{
"id": "all"
}
]
}Thinking (110 chars)
Let me continue playing. I just attacked with both creatures. Now I should pass priority and see what happens.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 6,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}{W}",
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p33",
"toughness": "4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p37",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 40,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}{W}",
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 3,
"game_seq": 154,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotA: Nice Avatar — shame it won't be around long enough to grow. I've got a trap with its name on it."
],
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}raw
{
"success": true
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T4 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p37",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 44,
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotB",
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer"
}
],
"game_seq": 161,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=my_turn)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T5 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
}
],
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"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
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"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
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"library_size": 30,
"life": 15
}
],
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"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 2,
"action": "land",
"id": "p31"
}
],
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"recent_chat": [
"PilotB: Good trap. Suki will have to hold the line instead."
],
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}Thinking (11022 chars)
Let me analyze the board state:
- Me (PilotA): 20 life, hand: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Day of Black Sun, Swamp, Treetop Freedom Fighters. Battlefield: Callous Inspector 1/1 (menace), Hog-Monkey 3/2, 4 Swamps.
- Opponent (PilotB): 15 life, 5 cards in hand, battlefield: Forest, 2 Plains (all tapped), Suki, Courageous Rescuer 2/4 (summoning sick).
Opponent played Suki, Courageous Rescuer β a 2/4 that gives other creatures +1/+0 and creates 1/1 white Ally tokens when another permanent leaves during their turn.
My options:
1. Play Swamp (5th land)
2. Cast Day of Black Sun with X=2 β kills Suki (mana value 3? Let me check. Suki, Courageous Rescuer costs... I need to check its mana value. The card text says 2/4. Avatar Enthusiasts was killed. Suki's mana value β the card {2}{W}? Hmm, not shown. Let me think: Suki, Courageous Rescuer 2/4 β likely costs {3}{W} (mana value 4) or {2}{W} (mana value 3). I don't know for sure.
Actually, X kills creatures with mana value X or less. If X=2, it kills creatures with MV β€ 2. My creatures: Callous Inspector MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 3. So X=2 would kill my Callous Inspector but not Hog-Monkey. Would it kill Suki? Suki's MV is likely 4 ({3}{W}) or 3 ({2}{W}). If it's 4, I'd need X=4, which costs {4}{B}{B} = 6 mana β I only have 4 (or 5 after playing the Swamp).
Wait, actually I have 4 untapped lands and can play a 5th Swamp, giving me 5 mana. Day of Black Sun with X=3 costs {3}{B}{B} = 5 mana. That would kill creatures with MV β€ 3: my Callous Inspector (MV 1), Hog-Monkey (MV 3), and Suki if MV β€ 3.
Hmm, killing my own Hog-Monkey is bad. Let me check Suki's mana value. Let me use get_oracle_text to confirm.
Actually, let me think about the strategy. The opponent is at 15 life with Suki 2/4 (sick, can't block this turn... wait, summoning sick means it can't attack, but it CAN block? No β summoning sickness prevents attacking and activating tap abilities, but blocking is fine! Wait no, summoning sickness only prevents attacking and using abilities with tap/untap in cost. Blocking is allowed... Actually no! Summoning sickness prevents a creature from attacking and from activating abilities with {T} or {Q} in their costs. Blocking IS allowed.
Wait, actually blocking is allowed with summoning sickness. Yes, that's correct. A creature with summoning sickness can block.
Hmm wait, but it says "(sick)" β Suki can still block. So if I attack with Hog-Monkey 3/2 and Callous Inspector 1/1 (menace), Suki can block one of them. Callous Inspector has menace so it can't be blocked by a single creature β Suki alone can't block it. Suki could block Hog-Monkey (3/2 vs 2/4 β Hog-Monkey dies, Suki survives).
So attacking: Callous Inspector gets through for 1 (menace, needs 2 blockers), Hog-Monkey gets blocked by Suki and dies. That's bad for me.
Alternatively, I could cast Day of Black Sun to kill Suki. Let me check Suki's mana value first.
Actually, the opponent's message: "Good trap. Suki will have to hold the line instead." So Suki is their defender.
Options:
1. Play Swamp, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste, creates 1/1 Ally token) β costs {2}{R}. Wait, I don't have red mana! I only have Swamps. Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} β I can't cast it with only Swamps. That's why it's not in my playable choices. Right, the choices are: Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1}, Day of Black Sun {X}{B}{B}, Swamp (land).
2. Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1} β an artifact that taps for mana of any color (once per turn) and can sacrifice for 5 damage to a creature. This gives me red mana fixing for Treetop Freedom Fighters! If I play Barrels, next turn I can use it to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (Barrels produces red). Actually Barrels adds one mana of any color β so with Barrels + 2 Swamps I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters next turn.
Also, Barrels can sac for 5 damage to kill Suki later (costs {5} + tap + sac β that's expensive, 5 mana).
3. Day of Black Sun β need to know Suki's MV.
Let me check Suki's oracle text and mana value. The card reference only shows the text, not the cost. Let me query.
Plan: Play Swamp (5th land). Then decide on Day of Black Sun.
If Suki is MV 3 (costs {2}{W}): Day of Black Sun X=3 costs 5 mana total, kills Suki, my Callous Inspector, and my Hog-Monkey. That trades my whole board for Suki. Not great, but then opponent has nothing and I have... nothing. Bad.
If Suki is MV 4 (costs {3}{W}): I'd need X=4 = 6 mana, can't cast this turn even with 5 lands.
Hmm. Actually wait β do I even want to kill Suki now? Let me think about combat.
If I attack with both: Suki blocks Hog-Monkey (3/2), both... Hog-Monkey deals 3 to Suki (2/4 survives with 1 toughness left), Suki deals 2 to Hog-Monkey (3/2 dies). Callous Inspector can't be blocked by one creature (menace), so it gets through for 1. Opponent goes to 14. I lose Hog-Monkey. Bad trade.
If I attack with only Callous Inspector: gets through for 1 (menace). Opponent at 14. Safe but slow.
Better plan: Play Barrels of Blasting Jelly this turn (1 mana), play Swamp. Next turn I have 5 Swamps + Barrels = can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with red from Barrels, giving haste pressure. Or save Barrels for the 5-damage sac to kill Suki (costs 5 mana + sac).
Actually, Barrels' sac ability: {5}, {T}, Sacrifice: deals 5 damage to target creature. That's 5 mana. With 5 lands + Barrels... no wait, Barrels must tap and sac itself, so I need 5 other mana. Next turn I'd have 5 Swamps = 5 mana, so I could sac Barrels to deal 5 to Suki, killing it (2/4 takes 5). Then attack with everything.
Hmm, but that uses my whole turn 6. Alternatively:
Turn 5: Play Swamp, play Barrels (1 mana). Attack with Callous Inspector only (menace, unblockable by Suki alone). Opponent at 14.
Actually wait β should I attack with Hog-Monkey too? If Suki blocks Hog-Monkey, Hog-Monkey dies. Not worth it. Just attack with Inspector.
Turn 6: 5 Swamps + Barrels. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R} using Barrels for red) β 2/1 haste + 1/1 Ally token. Attack with Inspector (menace), Hog-Monkey, Treetop, token. Suki blocks one non-menace creature... Actually opponent may have played more creatures by then.
Alternatively, kill Suki with Barrels sac on turn 6 and swing.
Hmm, but also Day of Black Sun β saving it for when opponent commits more creatures is reasonable. Opponent is an Ally deck (white allies), so they'll flood the board. Day of Black Sun with appropriate X could wipe multiple allies. Most allies are cheap (MV 1-3). X=2 or X=3 wipe could be devastating later.
Let me also consider: what does opponent do on their turn 5? They have 3 lands (Forest, 2 Plains) β wait, only 3 lands? They had Plains turn 1, Forest/Plains turn 2... turn 4 they played Avatar Enthusiasts ({1}{W}?) and tapped out. Now turn 5 they have Forest + 2 Plains, all tapped after playing Suki. Wait, Suki costs {3}{W}? They have only 3 lands β Forest, Plains, Plains. If Suki cost {3}{W}, they'd need 4 lands. They have 3 lands tapped and Suki entered sick this turn. So Suki costs at most 3 mana: {2}{W} = MV 3. Or {1}{W} = MV 2.
Hmm wait, turn 4: opponent played Avatar Enthusiasts and tapped out. Board showed Forest, Plains, Plains β all tapped. That's 3 lands. Avatar Enthusiasts probably costs {1}{W} (2 mana). If they tapped out with 3 lands... they played Avatar Enthusiasts for 2, leaving 1 mana? But it said "tapped out". Maybe they played a land and Avatar Enthusiasts. Turn 4 board: Forest (tapped), Plains (tapped), Plains (tapped), Suki (sick). So on turn 5 they have 3 lands, all tapped, and Suki is sick (entered this turn). So Suki costs 3 or less: {2}{W} (MV 3) or possibly {1}{W} (MV 2).
Hmm, wait β did they play a land on turn 5? They had Forest/Plains before (turn 3), turn 4 they played Avatar Enthusiasts and "tapped out" β if they had 2 lands and played a 2-mana creature, that taps out. Turn 5: they have 3 lands (played a Plains) and cast Suki, tapping out. So Suki costs 3: {2}{W}, MV 3. That's consistent.
Actually, let me verify with get_oracle_text to be sure about Suki's cost.
If Suki is MV 3: Day of Black Sun X=3 (5 mana: {3}{B}{B}) kills Suki + my Hog-Monkey (MV 3) + Callous Inspector (MV 1). Trading my two creatures for their one β bad, unless the alternative is worse.
X=2 ({2}{B}{B} = 4 mana): kills Callous Inspector (MV1) and any enemy MVβ€2 creatures. Suki (MV3) survives. Bad.
So Day of Black Sun isn't great right now. Better to save it for a bigger wipe when they commit more allies (most allies are MV β€ 2-3). If I wipe later with X=2 while my Hog-Monkey (MV3) survives... that's the dream.
Decision: Play Swamp, cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly (1 mana, leaves 3 Swamps untapped... wait, 4 untapped lands now, play Swamp = 5 lands, 4 untapped after playing? No: I have 4 Swamps untapped. Play Swamp (land drop) = 5 lands, 5 untapped. Cast Barrels for 1 = 4 untapped left.
Then attack: Callous Inspector (menace) gets through for 1. Hog-Monkey β attack or not? If Suki blocks, Hog-Monkey dies (3/2 vs 2/4). Suki takes 3, survives. Not worth losing Hog-Monkey. Just attack with Inspector.
Actually wait β Hog-Monkey's ability: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn." No +1/+1 counters on anything yet. Exhaust {5}: put two +1/+1 counters on Hog-Monkey. I could activate exhaust... it costs 5 mana. Not now.
Hmm, actually let me reconsider: with Barrels, I could give Hog-Monkey menace later once it has counters.
So turn 5 plan:
1. Play Swamp.
2. Cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly (1 mana).
3. Attack with Callous Inspector only (1 damage, menace).
Also, reply to opponent's chat. They said "Good trap. Suki will have to hold the line instead." I should respond with some banter.
Let me also double check β should I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters? Can't β no red mana until Barrels is out. Next turn I can cast it with Barrels' red.
Actually, wait. Let me reconsider playing Barrels at all. Barrels' once-per-turn mana ability gives me red for Treetop Freedom Fighters. That's the main value. The 5-damage sac is a bonus but expensive. Alternatively, I could just hold Barrels and do nothing this turn except attack with Inspector. But playing Barrels now sets up Treetop next turn β good tempo.
Also, should I hold the Swamp? No reason β playing it enables more mana for exhaust or Day of Black Sun X=3 next turn (6 mana with 5 Swamps + Barrels... Barrels adds 1, so 6 mana total = X=4 possible? {4}{B}{B} = 6 mana. Yes!).
Alright: play Swamp, cast Barrels, attack with Inspector.
Order of operations: I should play the Swamp first, then Barrels. Actually the decision right now is one action. Let me play the Swamp first (land drop), then the system will give me another decision.
Wait, actually should I even play the Swamp? Consider holding it to bluff? Nah, mana development is more important. Play it.
Let me also send a chat message responding to the opponent.I'll do that alongside.
First action: play Swamp (p31).get_oracle_text(card_name=Suki, Courageous Rescuer)
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"success": true,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}{W}",
"type": "Legendary Creature - Human Warrior Ally",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4"
}raw
{
"success": true
}Thinking (5764 chars)
Turn 5: Opponent has Suki (2/4) as the only creature. I have Callous Inspector (1/1 menace) and Hog-Monkey (3/2).
Combat math: If I attack with both, Suki can block Hog-Monkey (Inspector has menace, can't be blocked by one creature). Hog-Monkey 3/2 vs Suki 2/4: Hog-Monkey dies, Suki survives (2/4 takes 3). Not great. Inspector gets through for 1.
Option: Day of Black Sun with X=2 would kill Suki (mana value 3... wait, Suki costs {1}{W}{W} = mana value 3). X=3 would cost 5 mana, I only have 4 untapped. Hmm, X=2 kills creatures with MV β€ 2 β Suki is MV 3, survives. My creatures: Inspector MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 2 β they'd die too. Bad idea.
Better: play Swamp (5 lands), cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly? Or Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste) β but it costs {2}{R} and I have all Swamps! I can't cast it β no red mana. Wait, the choices don't list Treetop Freedom Fighters as playable, confirming I can't pay {R}.
Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1}: adds mana of any color once per turn β that could give me red mana next turn for Treetop Freedom Fighters! Play it for 1 mana, leaving 3 Swamps untapped... Actually: play Swamp (5 lands), cast Barrels (1 mana), tap Barrels for red, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R})! That works: 5 lands - 1 for Barrels = 4 mana available, Treetop costs 3 (2 generic + red from Barrels).
So: Play Swamp, cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly, activate it for red mana, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste + 1/1 Ally token). Then attack with everything: Inspector (menace), Hog-Monkey, Treetop, 1/1 token.
Suki alone can block one non-menace creature. Hog-Monkey's ability: at beginning of combat, target creature I control with a +1/+1 counter gains menace β none of my creatures have counters. Hmm.
Attack with Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (3/2), Treetop (2/1), Ally token (1/1). Suki blocks one: probably Hog-Monkey (biggest). Then 1+2+1 = 4 damage through, opponent at 11. Hog-Monkey dies to Suki (3 damage to 2/4, Suki survives; Suki deals 2 to Hog-Monkey 3/2, it dies). Hmm, that trades my 3/2 for nothing.
Alternative: attack with Inspector, Treetop, token β keep Hog-Monkey back? Suki blocks Treetop or token, kills it. Inspector gets through (menace), plus one of token/Treetop. 2-3 damage.
Or just attack with Inspector + Hog-Monkey: Suki blocks Hog-Monkey, kills it. Inspector pings for 1. Bad.
Actually wait β Suki's toughness is 4. Hog-Monkey deals 3, Suki survives. Yeah.
Better plan: Play Swamp, cast Barrels, make red, cast Treetop + token. Attack with Inspector, Treetop, token (hold Hog-Monkey back to avoid losing it). Suki blocks the 2/1 Treetop probably (biggest threat). Then Inspector (1) + token (1) = 2 damage, opponent at 13. Hmm, modest.
Actually, should they block the token instead? Opponent choice: block Treetop (2 damage) vs token (1 damage) β they'll block Treetop. Take 2.
Alternatively attack with all four: they block Hog-Monkey (3 damage biggest), take 1+2+1=4, but Hog-Monkey dies. Trade my 3/2 for 4 damage? We have Day of Black Sun in hand as a sweeper... my board would be Inspector, Treetop, token vs Suki. Day of Black Sun X=1 kills Inspector, token... Suki MV3 survives anyway. Not useful against Suki.
Hmm, actually maybe better to keep Hog-Monkey back and chip away. The opponent is at 15, I'm at 20. I have a growing board. Also keeping Hog-Monkey back lets it block? Suki is 2/4, doesn't attack well into 3/2.
Let me think about the exhaust ability: Hog-Monkey exhaust {5}: put two +1/+1 counters. With 5 lands next turn I could do that, making it 5/4, and then at combat it can give itself menace (it has counters). That's a strong line: next turn 6 lands, exhaust for 5, attack with 5/4 menace.
Actually this turn: 5 lands after playing Swamp. Could I exhaust now? {5} = all my mana, then no Treetop. Exhaust: Hog-Monkey becomes 5/4. Attack with Inspector + 5/4 Hog-Monkey? Suki blocks Hog-Monkey (menace only if it has a counter at beginning of combat β the trigger happens at beginning of combat, after exhaust in main phase it would have counters, so it gains menace!). Then Suki can't block either! Inspector menace + Hog-Monkey menace = both unblockable by single Suki. 6 damage through, opponent at 9!
Wait, Hog-Monkey's trigger: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn." If Hog-Monkey has counters, it can target itself. Yes!
So line: Play Swamp (5 lands). Activate Hog-Monkey exhaust {5} β two +1/+1 counters β 5/4. Begin combat: Hog-Monkey gains menace. Attack with Inspector (menace) + Hog-Monkey (menace 5/4). Suki can't block either (needs 2+ blockers each). 6 damage, opponent 15β9.
But wait β Barrels of Blasting Jelly: I could also cast it for 1... but then only 4 mana for exhaust, not enough. Choices: exhaust (5) or Barrels+Treetop (1+3=4, leaving 1).
Exhaust line: 6 unblockable damage this turn, board: Inspector + 5/4 Hog-Monkey. Next turn opponent plays something; I have Barrels/Treetop to develop.
Treetop line: 2-4 damage, more board presence but lose Hog-Monkey maybe.
I like the exhaust line β 6 damage now, and Hog-Monkey stays 5/4 permanently, threatening with menace every turn. Also opponent at 9.
Actually wait, do I even need to play the Swamp first? Exhaust costs {5}, I have 4 untapped Swamps. I need the 5th land. Yes, play Swamp first.
Mana plan: tap all 5 Swamps for exhaust. Then attack.
Also note: Suki's trigger "whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 Ally" β only opponent's turn matters, not relevant now.
Sequence: play Swamp β activate exhaust (tap 5 Swamps) β combat, Hog-Monkey trigger targets itself β attack with both.
Letme do it. First, play the Swamp.raw
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"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T5 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
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"tapped": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
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"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
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{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"playable": true
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{
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]
},
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"hand_size": 5,
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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],
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}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
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"tapped": true,
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
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"choices": [
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
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"turn": 5,
"phase": "Precombat Main",
"step": "Precombat Main",
"active_player": "PilotA",
"priority_player": "PilotA",
"players": [
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"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
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}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
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"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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}Thinking (5962 chars)
Let me analyze the current state:
My board: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (3/2), 5 Swamps untapped.
My hand: Barrels of Blasting Jelly ({1}), Day of Black Sun ({X}{B}{B}), Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R} β I have no red mana, only Swamps... wait, Barrels can add any color, but only once per turn).
Opponent: Suki, Courageous Rescuer (2/4), tapped out (Forest, 2 Plains tapped). Life 15. Suki is summoning sick.
Options:
1. Activate Hog-Monkey's exhaust {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on it. It becomes 5/4. Then at beginning of combat on my turn, target creature I control with a +1/+1 counter gains menace β Hog-Monkey would gain menace, making it unblockable by a single creature (Suki alone can't block).
Wait, the exhaust trigger happens "at the beginning of combat on your turn" β so if I activate exhaust now in precombat main, Hog-Monkey gets counters, then at beginning of combat it gains menace. Then it attacks as a 5/4 menace, and Suki (2/4) can't block it alone. Callous Inspector also has menace. So both creatures are unblockable (opponent has only one creature). That's 6 damage, opponent goes to 9.
2. Cast Day of Black Sun with X=2 or X=3 to kill Suki. Suki has mana value... let me check. Suki, Courageous Rescuer β I don't know its mana cost exactly, but it's likely around 3-4 mana. Day of Black Sun destroys creatures with mana value X or less. If Suki costs 4, I'd need X=4, which costs {4}{B}{B} = 6 mana β I only have 5. If Suki costs 3, X=3 costs 5 mana, which I can do. But it would also kill my creatures (Callous Inspector MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 3). Killing my own board to kill one 2/4 is bad. Also Callous Inspector dying deals 1 damage to me.
Better plan: Activate exhaust on Hog-Monkey ({5}), making it 5/4, then attack with both. Hog-Monkey gains menace at beginning of combat. Both are unblockable. Opponent takes 6, goes to 9.
Actually wait β do I want to attack with Callous Inspector? It has menace, so it can't be blocked by just Suki. Yes, attack with both.
Actually, let me think about whether to use exhaust now. The exhaust ability is once ever. Hog-Monkey becomes 5/4 with menace each of my combats (as long as it has counters). That's a strong threat. Alternatively, I could cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly for {1} and save 4 mana... but 4 mana can't do much else. Day of Black Sun needs X to be useful later.
Actually, let me think: what if I attack first without exhaust? Hog-Monkey (3/2) can be blocked by Suki (2/4) β Suki blocks, Hog-Monkey deals 3 to Suki, Suki survives with 1 damage... wait 3 damage to a 2/4 doesn't kill it. Hog-Monkey takes 2 damage and dies (3/2 taking 2 damage). That's bad. Callous Inspector with menace can't be blocked by Suki alone, so it gets through for 1.
With exhaust: Hog-Monkey becomes 5/4 with menace β unblockable. Both get through for 6 damage total. Opponent at 9.
That seems clearly best. Then next turn, opponent may play blockers, but Hog-Monkey at 5/4 menace is still hard to block.
Also, should I play Barrels of Blasting Jelly this turn? If I use exhaust (5 mana), I have 0 mana left. I could play Barrels first ({1}), then have 4 mana β not enough for exhaust. So it's either Barrels or exhaust this turn. Exhaust is better for immediate pressure.
Actually wait β could I play Barrels AND attack without exhaust? Barrels provides mana fixing but I don't need it now. Treetop Freedom Fighters needs {2}{R} β I have no red source except Barrels' once-per-turn ability. So with Barrels: tap 2 Swamps + Barrels for red = cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste + 1/1 token). That's 3 more power attacking this turn. But then no exhaust.
Compare:
- Exhaust line: 6 damage this turn (opponent to 9), Hog-Monkey becomes 5/4 menace permanently.
- Treetop line: Inspector (1) + Hog-Monkey (blocked by Suki, dies... no wait).
Hmm, in the Treetop line, if I attack with Hog-Monkey, Suki blocks it and kills it (2 damage to 3/2). Hog-Monkey deals 3 to Suki, leaving it as 2/4 with 3 damage marked... it survives. Bad trade. I'd rather not attack with Hog-Monkey into Suki without menace.
Actually, Treetop Freedom Fighters: 2/1 haste and a 1/1 token. Attack with Inspector (menace, unblockable), Treetop (2/1), token can't attack (summoning sick β tokens created on ETB this turn are summoning sick). Opponent blocks Treetop with Suki? Suki is 2/4, blocks 2/1, kills it, takes 2. Hmm.
Damage this turn in Treetop line: Inspector 1 + Treetop maybe 2 if unblocked. Opponent likely blocks Treetop with Suki. So ~1-3 damage. And Suki survives.
Exhaust line is much better: 6 damage, opponent to 9, and a 5/4 menace threat.
Let me do: activate Hog-Monkey exhaust for {5}. Then go to combat, Hog-Monkey gains menace, attack with both.
Wait, one consideration: should I hold up Day of Black Sun? Opponent is an Ally deck β they'll commit more creatures. Day of Black Sun with X=2 or 3 could wipe their board later. But my own creatures would die too (Inspector MV1, Hog-Monkey MV3). Actually Day of Black Sun also makes creatures lose abilities first β my Inspector dying deals 1 to me. Not great. It's a panic button.
The plan: exhaust Hog-Monkey now, attack with both.
Mana: 5 Swamps, exhaust costs {5}. Tap all 5.
Let me activate the exhaust ability. The action should be available in choices. Let me pass priority first? No β I have priority now in precombat main. Let me get action choices.
Actually the instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." But I have priority and want to act. Let me check get_action_choices to see the available actions. Actually I already have game state. The choices would include activating Hog-Monkey's ability. Let me call get_action_choices to see IDs.
Actually, I can just call choose_action with choice="p5" to activate Hog-Monkey's ability? The ability is on the permanent p5. Hmm, choosing p5 might activate its ability since it's the only activatable ability. Let me check choices first to be safe.Thinking (1806 chars)
I'm looking at a board state where I have a 1/1 with menace and a 3/2 creature, plus some Swamps, while my opponent has a tapped-out Suki, Courageous Rescuer. With my hand including Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Day of Black Sun, and Treetop Freedom Fighters, I'm weighing my optionsβparticularly whether to activate Hog-Monkey's exhaust ability to put two +1/+1 counters on it, since I have exactly 5 mana available. Since Suki is tapped out and I'm at 20 life, I can attack freely without worrying about burn spells. The Hog-Monkey becomes a 5/4 with menace, which Suki can't block alone, so that's a guaranteed 5 damage. The Inspector also gets through with menace, bringing the total to 6 damage and dropping them to 9 life. I'm considering whether to play Barrels of Blasting Jelly first as a mana creature, though I can't use both its ability and Hog-Monkey's exhaust in the same turn since I only have 5 Swamps. But I should hold off on casting Barrels now since casting a non-creature spell might trigger something on their end, and I'm worried that if they have a burn spell, my Hog-Monkey could die before I get to activate the exhaust ability. The safer play is to activate the exhaust ability first while they're tapped out, then attack with both creatures for 6 damage total. I'll play Barrels after combat instead. Day of Black Sun isn't worth casting just to kill Suki with X=2 β that's too much value to waste. They have 5 cards in hand and will untap next turn, likely playing creatures to build a board. I should save Day of Black Sun for when they commit more creatures, then wipe them all at once. Right now I have two creatures to their one, so the card advantage favors me. My plan is to activate Hog-Monkey's exhaust ability now, thenattack with both creatures to push through damage.
raw
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_2",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
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"turn": 5,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"life": 20,
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{
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{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
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],
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"id": "p29",
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}
]
},
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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],
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
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],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
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}
],
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{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on Hog-Monkey. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)",
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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}Thinking (1792 chars)
Let me analyze the current game state: **My situation (PilotA):** - Turn 5, Precombat Main phase - Life: 20 - Battlefield: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (3/2), 5 Swamps (all tapped) - Hand: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Day of Black Sun, Treetop Freedom Fighters - Graveyard: Swampsnare Trap - The Hog-Monkey exhaust ability is on the stack (I just activated it, paying 5 mana) **Opponent (PilotB):** - Life: 15 - Battlefield: Forest, 2 Plains (all tapped), Suki, Courageous Rescuer (2/4, summoning sick) - Hand: 5 cards - Suki gives other creatures +1/+0, and creates 1/1 Ally tokens when permanents leave during their turn Current state: My exhaust ability is on the stack. I need to pass priority to let it resolve. Once it resolves, Hog-Monkey becomes 5/4 with two +1/+1 counters. Then at combat, Hog-Monkey's trigger gives a creature with a +1/+1 counter menace β that would be Hog-Monkey itself (5/4 menace). So my attack plan: Both Callous Inspector (1/1 menace) and Hog-Monkey (5/4 menace) attack. Opponent only has Suki (2/4) which can't block menace creatures alone (needs 2+ blockers). So both get through for 6 damage, putting opponent at 9. Wait, Suki is 2/4 and summoning sick but that doesn't matter for blocking (summoning sickness only affects attacking and tap abilities). But menace means it can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. Opponent only has one creature, so no blocks possible. Right now, the exhaust ability is on the stack. I should pass priority to let it resolve. The opponent might respond, but they have no mana untapped (all lands tapped), so they can't do anything. The instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." So I should callpass_priority. Let me pass priority and let the exhaust resolve, then move to combat.
pass_priority(until=declare_attackers)
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],
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
],
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{
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"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
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],
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{
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],
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},
{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15
}
],
"board_cursor": 65,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 0,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"index": 1,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "All attack",
"index": 2,
"choice_type": "special",
"id": "all"
}
],
"combat_phase": "attackers",
"game_seq": 191,
"stop_reason": "combat"
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T5 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)",
"Menace"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15
}
],
"board_cursor": 67,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 195,
"action_taken": "batch_attack",
"success": true,
"declared": [
{
"id": "all"
}
]
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
{
"available": true,
"snapshot_id": 1048911917802,
"turn": 5,
"phase": "Combat",
"step": "Declare Attackers",
"active_player": "PilotA",
"priority_player": "PilotA",
"players": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)",
"Menace"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15
}
],
"stack": [],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 195
}Thinking (959 chars)
Let me analyze the current state: - It's Turn 5, Combat phase, Declare Attackers step. I'm the active player. - Combat already shows attackers declared: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace) and Hog-Monkey (5/4 menace) attacking PilotB. - Wait, the combat shows attackers already declared. But the phase says "Declare Attackers" and priority is with me. Hmm, looking at the game log: "Exhaust resolved β Hog-Monkey is now a 5/4 and gained menace at combat. Opponent has only Suki (2/4) which cannot block menace creatures alone." The combat array shows both creatures as attackers already. So attackers have been declared. The instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." So I should pass priority. Opponent has Suki (2/4) which cannot block either menace creature alone (menace requires 2+ blockers, and they only have 1 creature). So both attacks go through: 1 + 5 = 6 damage. Opponent goes from 15 to 9. I should justpass priority. Let me do that.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select blockers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "blockers=p5:p1,p6:p2 (blocker:attacker) or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T5 Combat/Declare Blockers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{G}",
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p37",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)",
"Menace"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 20
}
],
"board_cursor": 52,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"index": 0,
"choice_type": "blocker",
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4"
}
],
"combat_phase": "blockers",
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 197,
"incoming_attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"combat_rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"
]
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"combat_rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Menace"
]
}
],
"recent_chat": [
"PilotA: Thanks! Suki looks sturdy, but my Inspector doesn't mind her at all — menace means she can't block alone."
],
"stop_reason": "combat"
}raw
{
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=declare_blockers)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T5 Combat/Declare Blockers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)",
"Menace"
],
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{X}{B}{B}",
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 30,
"life": 15
}
],
"board_cursor": 68,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"id": "p5",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 201,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotB: True—menace is doing real work here. I need some reinforcements for Suki."
],
"stop_reason": "reached_step",
"current_step": "Declare Blockers"
}Thinking (215 chars)
I have nothing useful to cast right now (all lands tapped, and no instants that matter). Pass priority and let damage resolve. Suki can't block either menace creature, so 6 damage goes through,putting opponent at 9.
raw
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}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
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Let me analyze the situation. I'm at 20 life, opponent at 9. Opponent has:
- Bear Token 5/4 (sick β summoning sickness, can't attack but can block? No wait, "sick" means summoning sickness, it can't attack but CAN block... actually summoning sickness prevents attacking and tapping abilities, but blocking is fine)
- Suki, Courageous Rescuer 2/4
- The Earth King 3/2 (sick)
- 4 lands tapped (Forest, Forest, Plains, Plains)
I have:
- Callous Inspector 1/1 menace
- Hog-Monkey 5/4 with 2 +1/+1 counters (gains menace at combat)
- 5 Swamps untapped
- Hand: Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1}, Callous Inspector {B}, Day of Black Sun {X}{B}{B}, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R}
Opponent just played The Earth King which created a 4/4 Bear token. They tapped out.
Key consideration: Day of Black Sun. If I cast it with X=3, it destroys all creatures with mana value 3 or less and they lose all abilities. That would kill:
- Suki (MV 3? Suki costs... let me think. Suki, Courageous Rescuer is 2/4. Its mana value β the card says "Suki, Courageous Rescuer 2/4" but I don't see its cost. Probably {2}{W} = MV 3.)
- The Earth King (MV? The Earth King is 3/2, probably costs {3}{G} = MV 4, or maybe {2}{G} = MV 3?)
- Bear Token β tokens have MV 0, so Day of Black Sun with any X kills the bear token!
Wait, tokens have mana value 0. So Day of Black Sun with X=0 would destroy the Bear token (MV 0 β€ 0). But it would also destroy... my creatures? Callous Inspector has MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 3.
Day of Black Sun: "Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures." It hits ALL creatures, including mine.
Options:
1. Cast Day of Black Sun with X=3: kills Suki (MV 3?), Earth King (MV 3-4?), Bear token (MV 0), but also kills my Callous Inspector (MV 1) and Hog-Monkey (MV 3). That clears the whole board. Costs {3}{B}{B} = 5 mana. I have exactly 5 Swamps. Hmm, but then I lose my board too. Opponent is at 9, I'm at 20. After board wipe, I have Treetop Freedom Fighters in hand ({2}{R} β but I only have Swamps! I can't cast red spells!). Wait, Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} and I have only Swamps. I can't cast it unless I find a Mountain or Barrels of Blasting Jelly.
Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1}: Add one mana of any color. So if I play Barrels (costs 1 generic), I can tap it for red to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters!
So plan: Play Barrels of Blasting Jelly for {1}, then I have 4 mana left. Hmm, Treetop costs {2}{R} = 3 total. Barrels taps for red, plus 2 Swamps = cast Treetop with haste.
Let me think about the attack math. Opponent at 9. My attackers: Inspector 1/1 menace, Hog-Monkey 5/4 menace (gains menace at combat from its trigger β "At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace"). Hog-Monkey has counters, so it can target itself.
Blockers: Bear 5/4, Suki 2/4, Earth King 3/2. All can block (bear is sick but can block).
If I attack with both menace creatures, opponent needs 2+ blockers per menace creature. They have 3 blockers. They can block Inspector with 2 creatures and Hog-Monkey with 1? No β menace requires 2+ blockers. They have 3 creatures: they could double-block Inspector (2 creatures) and single-block Hog-Monkey (not allowed, menace). So they can only legally block one of my menace creatures (double-block one, the other goes through).
If they double-block Hog-Monkey (5/4) with Bear (5/4) + Suki (2/4): Hog-Monkey kills one and dies? 5/4 blocked by 5/4 and 2/4: Hog-Monkey assigns 5 damage β kills Bear (5/4 needs 4? Bear is 5/4: 4 toughness, so 4 damage kills). Hog-Monkey takes 7 damage and dies. Then Inspector gets through for 1. Opponent at 8.
If they double-block Inspector with Bear + something, Hog-Monkey gets through for 5. Opponent at 4.
So attacking with both guarantees at least 5 through (they'd block the bigger threat). Actually, they'd double-block Hog-Monkey to prevent 5, letting Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8. Then Hog-Monkey likely dies in the double block. Hmm.
Alternatively, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste + 1/1 Ally token). Then attack with 4 creatures: Inspector (menace), Hog-Monkey (menace), Treetop 2/1, Ally 1/1. Opponent has 3 blockers. Menace creatures each need 2 blockers. They can block: Treetop with Bear, Ally with Suki, and double-block... they only have 3 blockers. So they can block at most one menace creature (double block) plus the two non-menace creatures = that's 4 creatures blocked with... no wait, they have 3 blockers total. Double-block Hog-Monkey (Bear + Suki), block Treetop with Earth King, then Inspector (menace, can't single block) and Ally go through: 1 + 1 = 2 damage. Opp at 7.
Or: they block Treetop (Bear), Ally (Suki), and... can't block either menace with just Earth King alone. So both menace creatures go through: 6 damage. Opp at 3.
Best for them: double-block Hog-Monkey (Bear + Suki both die? Hog-Monkey 5/4: assigns 4 to Bear killing it, 1 to Suki; takes 7 damage, dies). Then block Treetop with Earth King (Earth King 3/2 kills 2/1, survives... Treetop deals 2 to Earth King 3/2 β 2 toughness, Earth King dies too! Wait, Earth King is 3/2, Treetop is 2/1. They trade: Earth King takes 2 (lethal), Treetop takes 3 (dies). Both die.) Then Inspector + Ally through: 2 damage. Opp at 7.
Hmm, that's a lot of my board lost. But wait β would they really double-block into that? Let me reconsider.
Actually, maybe better: cast Day of Black Sun with X=0? That kills only the Bear token (MV 0) and... my creatures have MV 1 and 3, so they survive! Day of Black Sun X=0 costs {0}{B}{B} = 2 mana. "Each creature with mana value 0 or less loses all abilities, destroy those creatures." Bear token has MV 0 β destroyed! My creatures unaffected. Suki MV 3, Earth King MV 3-4 β unaffected.
That's huge! For {B}{B}, I kill the 5/4 Bear, leaving opponent with Suki 2/4 and Earth King 3/2 as blockers. Then I have 3 mana left. I could cast Barrels (1) and have 2 left, or cast Callous Inspector (B) and have 2 left.
Then attack: Inspector (menace), Hog-Monkey (menace, from counters). Blockers: Suki 2/4, Earth King 3/2. They can double-block one menace creature; the other goes through. If they double-block Hog-Monkey (Suki + Earth King = 5 power): Hog-Monkey 5/4 assigns 4 to Suki (kills), 1 to Earth King; takes 5 damage, dies. Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8.
If they double-block Inspector: Hog-Monkey through for 5. Opp at 4.
Hmm, they choose the first line, taking 1. Opp at 8.
But wait β could I do better? What if I cast Treetop too? Play Barrels (1), then... mana: 5 swamps. Day of Black Sun X=0 = BB (2). Barrels (1). Treetop needs {2}{R}: Barrels taps for R, plus 2 swamps = 3. Total: 2+1+3 = 6 mana. I only have 5. Can't do all three.
Option A: Day of Black Sun X=0 (BB) + Callous Inspector (B) = 3 mana. Attack with Inspector x2 (menace), Hog-Monkey (menace). 3 menace attackers, 2 blockers. They can only block one (double-block). Two go through. If they double-block Hog-Monkey: two Inspectors through for 2. Opp at 7. If they double-block an Inspector: Hog-Monkey + Inspector through for 6. Opp at 3. They'll choose double-blocking Hog-Monkey, taking 2. Opp at 7. And Hog-Monkey dies to Suki+Earth King? Hog-Monkey 5/4 blocked by Suki 2/4 + Earth King 3/2: assign 4 to Suki (kill), 1 to Earth King; Hog-Monkey takes 5, dies. Board after: I have 2 Inspectors + Barrels in hand; they have Earth King 3/2 (with 1 damage... no, damage clears at end of turn).
Hmm wait, also Callous Inspector death trigger: deals 1 damage to me, create Clue. Not relevant unless it dies.
Option B: Day of Black Sun X=0 (BB) + Barrels (1) = 3 mana, 2 left floating... actually 5-3=2 unused. Then attack with Inspector + Hog-Monkey. Same as before: they double-block Hog-Monkey, Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8.
Option C: Barrels (1) + Treetop ({2}{R} using Barrels for R + 2 swamps) = 4 mana. Attack with Inspector, Hog-Monkey (menace), Treetop 2/1, Ally 1/1. Blockers: Bear 5/4, Suki 2/4, Earth King 3/2. Their best blocks: double-block Hog-Monkey with Bear + Suki (Hog-Monkey kills Bear, dies to... takes 7, dies), block Treetop with Earth King (trade). Inspector + Ally through: 2. Opp at 7. Ugh, that's bad β I lose Hog-Monkey and Treetop.
Alternatively they block: Bear on Treetop (Bear survives, kills Treetop), Suki on Ally (kills Ally, survives), Earth King can't block menace alone. Both menace through: 6 damage. Opp at 3. That's better for me, so they won't do that... their best is option 1: take 2, kill Hog-Monkey and Treetop. Hmm, wait actually, is that best for them? They go to 7, I lose Hog-Monkey + Treetop, they lose Bear + Earth King. Board: I have Inspector 1/1 + Ally 1/1; they have Suki 2/4. Hmm.
Option D: Just attack without casting anything. They double-block Hog-Monkey (Bear + Suki), Hog-Monkey kills Bear and dies; Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8. Bad.
Option E: Day of Black Sun X=3 (5 mana, all my mana): kills everything β Bear (MV0), Suki (MV3), Earth King (MV3 or 4?), my Inspector (MV1), my Hog-Monkey (MV3). Wait, what's Earth King's MV? If it's 4, it survives. The Earth King 3/2: "When this enters, create a 4/4 Bear token. Whenever one or more creatures with power 4+ attack, search for basics." That's a strong card, probably costs {3}{G} (MV 4) or {2}{G} (MV 3). I don't know. If MV 4, X=3 leaves Earth King alive. Board wipe leaves me with nothing but Treetop uncastable (no red without Barrels), Barrels in hand. Opponent has Earth King (maybe) and 4 lands, 4 cards in hand. That's risky β gives them the advantage since they have more cards.
Also, my Inspector dying triggers: deals 1 damage to me, I get a Clue. Minor.
Option A seems best: kill the Bear with Day of Black Sun X=0, deploy a second Inspector, attack with 3 menace creatures. They can only block one. Guaranteed at least 2 through (if they double-block the Monkey). Actually wait β let me reconsider. With 3 menace attackers and 2 blockers (Suki + Earth King after bear dies): they double-block Hog-Monkey, both Inspectors through = 2 damage, opp at 7. Or they let... no, they'd minimize: double-block the 5/4, take 2. Opp at 7.
Hmm, but Hog-Monkey dies in that combat. That's sad. Do I even want to attack with Hog-Monkey? If I attack with only the two Inspectors (menace each): they can block one with 2 creatures (Suki + Earth King double-block an Inspector β Inspector dies, deals 1 to me, I get a Clue) and the other Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8. That keeps Hog-Monkey safe but only deals 1.
No wait β better: attack with all 3. They must double-block Hog-Monkey (else take 5). Hog-Monkey kills Suki (assign 4 to Suki 2/4, 1 to Earth King 3/2). Hog-Monkey dies. Inspectors through for 2. Opp at 7. They lose Suki and Bear. I lose Hog-Monkey. Board: I have 2 Inspectors (1/1 menace), 5 swamps; they have Earth King 3/2 (untapped next turn, can attack and ramp), 4 lands, 4 cards. Hmm, Earth King attacks: power 3, not 4+, no ramp trigger.
Alternatively, what if I DON'T kill the bear and instead hold Day of Black Sun? Their board: Bear 5/4, Suki 2/4, Earth King 3/2. My attack with Inspector + Hog-Monkey + (new Inspector if cast): 3 menace attackers, 3 blockers. They double-block Hog-Monkey (Bear + Suki): Hog-Monkey kills Bear, dies. Inspectors through for 2. Opp at 7. Same damage, but they keep Earth King + Suki vs keeping Earth King. Killing the Bear first with X=0 is strictly better β it removes their best blocker and they can't double-block with the bear.
Wait, actually, if I kill the Bear first, they have only 2 blockers. If I attack with 3 menace creatures, they double-block Hog-Monkey with Suki + Earth King (both die? Hog-Monkey 5/4: 4 to Suki kills it, 1 to Earth King; Hog-Monkey takes 2+3=5, dies). So they lose Suki, keep Earth King with... damage clears. They keep Earth King. Same as above basically.
Hmm, but actually, should Hog-Monkey even attack? What if I attack with just the 2 Inspectors and hold Hog-Monkey back? They double-block one Inspector (kills it, I take 1 from its trigger, get a Clue), other Inspector through for 1. Opp at 8. I keep Hog-Monkey as a 5/4 threat. Meh.
Actually, let me reconsider: is killing Hog-Monkey via double-block even good for the opponent? They lose Suki (their lord) and the Bear (already dead). They go to 7. Next turn I have 2 Inspectors vs Earth King. I draw a card. They have 4 cards in hand.
Alternatively β the BIG question: can I win faster? Opp at 9. Hog-Monkey hits for 5. If Hog-Monkey connects twice, that's 10. They need to deal with it.
What about casting nothing but Barrels and attacking? No β Day of Black Sun X=0 killing the Bear for just BB is amazing value. Let me double check the card: "Day of Black Sun {X}{B}{B}: Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures." Yes, X=0 β {B}{B} β kills all creatures with MV 0, i.e., tokens. The Bear Token is a token with MV 0. My creatures: Inspector MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 3 β safe. Suki MV 3 (probably), Earth King MV 3-4 β safe. Only the Bear dies.
Wait, one more consideration: "loses all abilities until end of turn" β only creatures with MV β€ X are affected. With X=0, only the Bear. Fine.
So the plan:
1. Cast Day of Black Sun with X=0 ({B}{B}) β destroy the Bear token.
2. Cast Callous Inspector ({B}) β second 1/1 menace.
3. Attack with all three menace creatures. Opponent has only Suki + Earth King (2 blockers). They can block at most one menace creature. Best case they double-block Hog-Monkey: I assign 4 to Suki (kill), 1 to Earth King; Hog-Monkey dies to 5 damage. Two Inspectors hit for 2. Opp at 7.
Hmm, actually, wait. Let me reconsider whether to attack with Hog-Monkey at all. If they double-block it, I trade Hog-Monkey for Suki (bear already dead). Is that good? Hog-Monkey is my biggest threat. But Suki is their lord and a 2/4. Alternatively, attack with 2 Inspectors only: they can double-block one (Suki + Earth King), killing it (I take 1, get clue), other hits for 1. Opp at 8. Keep Hog-Monkey back as a blocker against Earth King + Bear... bear is dead. Earth King 3/2 attacks into Hog-Monkey 5/4? No.
Actually, with Hog-Monkey staying back, next turn I attack with Hog-Monkey + Inspector(s) again, same dynamic. The opponent's best defense is always double-blocking the Monkey. Each turn I force them to have 2 blockers. If they ever have only 1 blocker, Monkey gets through for 5.
I think attacking with all three is right. If they double-block the Monkey, they lose Suki AND take 2, going to 7, and next turn... they have Earth King only. I have 2 Inspectors. Earth King blocks one Inspector (with... it needs 2 for menace β Earth King alone can't block menace!). Oh wait β menace! If they only have Earth King, they can't block ANY of my menace creatures! So next turn, 2 Inspectors attack for 2 unblockable. Then if I draw anything...
Actually hold on. Let me re-examine: after this turn's combat (all 3 attack, they double-block Monkey): I have 2 Inspectors, they have Earth King 3/2. Next turn: attack with 2 Inspectors (menace). Earth King can't block (needs 2 blockers per menace creature, only has itself). Both through for 2. Opp at 5. Meanwhile they draw cards and play stuff. They have 4 cards in hand + draw. They'll likely play more creatures. But I have Barrels in hand (5 damage to a creature for {5}, T, sac β expensive but I have 5 swamps... 6 after next land).
Also, Hog-Monkey's combat trigger: "At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn." Hog-Monkey has 2 counters, so it targets itself, gains menace. Good β it already has menace from this (the summary says it gained menace at combat last turn; it's a per-turn trigger).
OK here's another thought β what about NOT casting Inspector and instead casting Barrels of Blasting Jelly? Barrels gives me red access for Treetop next turn and a 5-damage removal. But Inspector adds a third menace attacker which overloads their 2 blockers. With 3 attackers vs 2 blockers, one definitely gets through. With 2 attackers vs 2 blockers, they double-block the Monkey and only Inspector gets through β same as 3 attackers minus one Inspector. Actually with 3 attackers: they double-block Monkey, TWO Inspectors get through (2 damage). With 2 attackers: they double-block Monkey, ONE Inspector gets through (1 damage). So casting the second Inspector = +1 damage this turn and an extra body. Worth it for {B}.
Alternatively, cast Treetop instead of Inspector? Can't β no red mana without Barrels, and Barrels + Treetop = 4 mana, +BB for Day of Black Sun = 6. I have 5. So: Day of Black Sun X=0 (BB) + Inspector (B) = 3 mana, leaving 2 unused. Or Day of Black Sun X=0 (BB) + Barrels (1) = 3 mana, 2 left. Or Barrels (1) + Treetop (2+R via Barrels) = 4 mana, 1 left, no Day of Black Sun.
Hmm, what about: Barrels (1) + Treetop (3) = 4 mana, attack with Inspector, Hog-Monkey, Treetop, Ally token vs Bear, Suki, Earth King. As computed: they double-block Monkey (Bear+Suki), block Treetop with Earth King (trade), Inspector + Ally through for 2. Opp at 7. I lose Monkey + Treetop; they lose Bear + Earth King. Board: my Inspector + Ally vs their Suki. Hmm, that's worse than the Day of Black Sun line? In the DoBS line: I lose Monkey, they lose Bear + Suki, I have 2 Inspectors vs their Earth King. I prefer killing Suki (the lord) and having 2 menace guys vs 1 creature that can't block menace.
Also in the DoBS line, I keep Barrels + Treetop in hand for later (Treetop needs red; Barrels enables it next turn if I play it... actually I can play Barrels next turn and still have mana).
Wait, actually, let me reconsider one more time. In the DoBS line, do they even block the Monkey? Their choices with Suki + Earth King as blockers vs 3 menace attackers:
- Double-block Monkey: Monkey kills Suki (4 dmg), 1 to Earth King; Monkey takes 5, dies. Inspectors through: 2. Opp 9β7. They keep Earth King.
- Double-block an Inspector: Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue). Monkey + Inspector through: 6. Opp 9β3. They keep Suki + Earth King.
- No blocks: 7 damage. Opp at 2.
They'll double-block the Monkey. Result: opp at 7, they lose Suki, keep Earth King (3/2). I lose Monkey.
Alternatively, do I hold back the Monkey to avoid the trade? Attack with 2 Inspectors only: they double-block one with Suki+Earth King (it dies, I take 1 from trigger, get Clue), other through for 1. Opp at 8. They keep both creatures. Then next turn... they still have 2 blockers, I still can't get the Monkey through alone. This just delays. The trade (Monkey for Suki + 2 damage) seems fine β actually it's Monkey for Suki, and 2 damage, and they used the Bear already (dead to DoBS). I think it's good.
Actually, hmm, wait. What if they DON'T double-block the Monkey and instead just chump... they can't chump menace with one creature. Their options are limited. Fine.
One more line: What if I cast DoBS with X=0 and DON'T cast Inspector, keeping it in hand? Inspector in hand is a secret. If they don't expect a third attacker... no, casting it precombat is fine; the damage math favors casting it.
Also consider: should X be higher? X=3 costs 5 mana (all): kills Suki, Earth King (if MVβ€3), Bear, AND my Inspector + Hog-Monkey. No β killing my own Monkey is terrible. X=0 it is.
Actually wait, what is Earth King's mana value? If it's 3, X=3 kills it. But X=3 also kills my Monkey. Never worth it. X=0.
Hmm, one thing to double check: is the Bear Token really MV 0? Tokens have no mana cost, so MV 0. Yes. Unless it's a copy of something. It's a "4/4 green Bear creature token" β MV 0.
Also, does DoBS kill the bear even though it says "loses all abilities"? Bear has no abilities. It just gets destroyed. Yes.
So the sequence:
1. Cast Day of Black Sun with X=0. Wait β how does X selection work? I choose the card, then choose X value. The interface will ask for the amount. choice=p4, then amount=0.
2. Then cast Callous Inspector (p46).
3. Combat: attack with all three. Hog-Monkey triggers menace on itself.
4. They block (presumably double-block Monkey). Damage: Monkey kills Suki, dies; Inspectors through for 2. Opp at 7.
Let me also think about whether to play Barrels this turn with leftover mana. After DoBS (BB) + Inspector (B), I have 2 mana left. Barrels costs 1. I could play it β it taps for mana next turn (any color, once per turn) and threatens the 5-damage sac. Playing it now: it enters... it's an artifact, can tap immediately? "Activate only once each turn" β the mana ability has no tap symbol? "{1}: Add one mana of any color." β no tap symbol! So I can activate it the turn it enters (no summoning sickness for non-creatures anyway). Playing Barrels now leaves 1 mana unused. There's no downside to playing it now β it's on the board, gives future red access, and threatens removal. Actually, slight downside: opponent sees it and plays around the 5-damage sac. But it's free value. I'll play it.
Wait, actually, order matters: I should cast DoBS first (while Bear is on board, obviously), then Inspector, then Barrels. All precombat. Then attack.
Actually, let me reconsider playing Barrels: with Barrels on board, next turn I have 6 mana (5 swamps + barrels) and can cast Treetop ({2}{R} using Barrels for R). Also Barrels' sac ability: {5}, T, sac: 5 damage to target creature. With 6 lands... I have 5 swamps; no more lands in hand. Barrels mana helps. OK, playing Barrels now is fine and good.
Hmm, but hold on β is there any reason to keep 2 mana up? No instants in hand (Treetop is a creature, DoBS is sorcery... actually is DoBS a sorcery? "{X}{B}{B}" β likely a sorcery. Swampsnare Trap was an aura/enchantment β "Enchant creature". No instants). So no reason to hold mana. Play Barrels.
Actually, let me reconsider the whole thing once more. Opponent at 9. Can I kill them this turn? Max damage: if they can't block... they have 3 blockers, 2 after DoBS. My power on board: 1 + 5 + 1 (new Inspector) = 7, plus Treetop line... not enough mana. 7 power vs 2 blockers double-blocking the 5: 2 gets through. No lethal. Fine, take the value.
Alright, let me also think: after DoBS kills the Bear, does Earth King or Suki have a relevant trigger? Suki: "Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally token. Triggers only once each turn." It's MY turn, not theirs β the Bear leaving on my turn doesn't trigger Suki. Good.
Let me execute. First action: cast Day of Black Sun. choice=p4. Then it should ask for X. Then targets? No targets β it affects all creatures. Just X.
Let me go.
Also chat: I should reply to opponent's messages. They said menace start put them under pressure, hoping the Bear holds the line. I can send a cheeky message. "The bear won't hold this line." Something like that. Let me send chat along with the action... Actually, send_chat_message is a separate tool. I can call it before/after choose_action. But choose_action blocks. Let me send chat first, then act. Actually, the instructions say to chat at least once every 2 turn cycles. Let me send a message now.
Let me do: send_chat_message + choose_action? The choose_action blocks until next decision. They're independent β but actually sending chat doesn't affect the game state, so I can call both in one block. Hmm, but to be safe, let me just call choose_action first with the DoBS cast, then handle X. Actually I can batch: send_chat_message and choose_action(choice=p4) in the same block. The choose_action will return the next decision (choose X).Let me do that.raw
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Let me continue playing. The last action was casting Day of Black Sun with X=0 to kill the Bear token. Ishould pass priority now and see what happens.
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"tapped": false,
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}Thinking (505 chars)
I need to announce X for Day of Black Sun. Let me think about what Day of Black Sun does β it's a board wipe with X. Let me check the oracle text to be sure. From my earlier note: "I'm casting Day of Black Sun with X=0 to kill only the Bear token, clearing blockers for my menace attackers." Wait, but the Bear token is 5/4 (because Suki gives +1/+0 to other creatures β Bear is 4/4 + 1/+0 = 5/4). Hmm, X=0 would give -0/-0? That wouldn't kill anything. Let me check theoracle text for Day of Black Sun.
get_oracle_text(card_name=Day of Black Sun)
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"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
]
}Thinking (552 chars)
Day of Black Sun: Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities and is destroyed.
Bear token has mana value 0 (tokens have MV 0 unless they're copies). So X=0 kills the Bear token only. Suki is MV 4 (2/4... let me check Suki's cost β Suki, Courageous Rescuer is likely {3}{W} = MV 4). The Earth King is 3/2, likely MV 5 or so. My creatures: Callous Inspector MV 1, Hog-Monkey MV 3 (5/4 with counters; base cost? Hog-Monkey was cast on turn 3 with 3 Swamps, so MV 3).
X=0kills only the Bear token. That's what I planned. Choose amount=0.raw
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Let me look at the current game state. I'm on turn 6, I just cast Day of Black Sun with X=0 to kill the Bear token. I need to continue playing. Let me pass priority to see what happens next.
raw
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}Thinking (16191 chars)
Let me analyze the situation:
- Opponent at 9 life, has Suki (2/4) and The Earth King (3/2, summoning sick so can't block... wait, summoning sick creatures CAN block, they just can't attack or use tap abilities. Actually no β summoning sickness prevents attacking and activating abilities with tap/untap in cost. Blocking is fine.)
Wait, The Earth King is sick β it entered this turn. It can still block though.
My attackers: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (5/4 menace β wait, Hog-Monkey has menace inherently per the card reference: "Menace" is listed. Also its combat trigger gives menace to a creature with a +1/+1 counter β Hog-Monkey itself has 2 counters).
Opponent blockers: Suki 2/4, Earth King 3/2. Menace requires 2+ blockers each. They have exactly 2 creatures, so they could double-block one of my creatures.
If I attack with both:
- They can double-block Hog-Monkey (5/4): Suki (2/4 with +1/+0 to others... Suki gives other creatures +1/+0, so Earth King becomes 4/2 when blocking together). Hog-Monkey 5/4 blocked by Suki 2/4 and Earth King 3/2 (4/2 with Suki's buff). Hog-Monkey assigns 5 damage β kills both (2+3... need to assign lethal to first: 2 to Suki? Suki has 4 toughness, needs 4 damage. Then 1 to Earth King β not lethal, Earth King has 2 toughness, needs 2. Hmm, 5 damage: 4 to Suki kills it, 1 to Earth King doesn't kill. Or 3 to Earth King... order: assign lethal to first blocker before next. If order Suki first: 4 to Suki, 1 to EK β EK survives. If EK first: 2 to EK kills, 3 to Suki β Suki survives (4 toughness). Either way I kill one, and Hog-Monkey takes 2+4=6 damage β dies (4 toughness). Hmm, that's bad.
Wait, actually with menace on both, they can only block one creature. Inspector gets through for 1. Hog-Monkey double-blocked: 5/4 vs Suki 2/4 + EK 3/2 (EK becomes 4/2 due to Suki's +1/+0). Hog-Monkey takes 2+4 = 6 damage, dies. Hog-Monkey deals 5: kill EK (2) then 3 to Suki β Suki survives at 1 toughness remaining. Or kill Suki (4) then 1 to EK β EK survives.
Hmm, so attacking with both: opponent likely double-blocks Hog-Monkey, trades EK for Hog-Monkey (or Suki survives). Inspector pings for 1. Opponent at 8.
Alternatively, attack with only Inspector? No, that wastes.
Wait β actually, do I want to attack with both? Let's think about what happens. Opponent at 9. If they don't block at all, they take 6, go to 3. Then next turn I can play Treetop Freedom Fighters (haste) + Barrels... Actually let me think about lethal.
Actually, the opponent must block or die soon. If they take 6 β 3 life. Next turn I have Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste, makes a 1/1 ally) β that's 3 more haste damage potentially, plus Barrels of Blasting Jelly (sac for 5 damage to creature).
If they double-block Hog-Monkey: best block for them is EK + Suki on Hog-Monkey. Hog-Monkey dies, they lose one creature. Inspector hits for 1 β 8 life.
Hmm, but wait β can I do better? What if I attack with just Hog-Monkey? They double-block anyway, same trade but no Inspector damage. Attacking with both is strictly better.
Actually, wait β could they block Inspector with one creature? No β menace requires 2+ blockers. With 2 creatures they can only block one of my menace creatures. So Inspector gets through if they block Hog-Monkey.
Attack with both. Also, at beginning of combat, Hog-Monkey's trigger: target creature I control with a +1/+1 counter gains menace β Hog-Monkey itself has counters but already has menace. No other creature has counters. Trigger targets Hog-Monkey itself (must target, and it's the only legal target). Fine.
After combat, postcombat main: I have 3 untapped Swamps. I could cast Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R}... wait, I only have Swamps! Treetop costs {2}{R} β I have no red mana. Hmm, but Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1} can add one mana of any color. So I could play Barrels (1), tap it for red... but Barrels is a mana ability once per turn β "Activate only once each turn" β and it enters untapped? It's an artifact, no tap cost for the mana ability. So: tap 2 Swamps + play Barrels for {1}... wait.
Treetop costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. I have 3 untapped Swamps + Barrels in hand. Play Barrels ({1}), leaving 2 Swamps. Activate Barrels for red. Then I have {B}{B}{R} = cast Treetop. That works!
Treetop has haste β but I'd cast it postcombat, so haste doesn't matter this turn. Better to cast it precombat next turn? Actually haste means I could cast it and attack the same turn. If I cast it postcombat this turn, the 1/1 Ally token also comes. That's fine for board development.
Actually wait β should I cast Treetop BEFORE combat? It has haste! If I cast it precombat, I could attack with it too. But it's 2/1 without menace β opponent could block it with either creature. Hmm, but that would reduce their double-block options... Actually if I attack with Treetop too, they have 2 blockers for 3 attackers (2 with menace). They can block Treetop with 1 creature, or double-block a menace creature. Either way more damage gets through or better trades.
But casting precombat costs 3 mana (2 Swamps + Barrels), leaving 1 Swamp. That's fine, I have nothing else to cast.
Hmm wait, but if I cast Treetop precombat and attack with it, opponent blocks it with Suki (2/4) β Treetop dies, Suki survives. Then Earth King alone can't block menace. So Inspector and Hog-Monkey both get through for 6 β opponent at 3. Then they lose EK? No wait, they blocked Treetop with Suki; EK couldn't block menace alone. So they take 6, at 3, board: they have Suki + EK, I have Inspector + Hog-Monkey + 1/1 ally token.
Alternatively they double-block Hog-Monkey with both: Treetop and Inspector get through for 3 β opponent at 6. Hog-Monkey trades with one of their creatures.
Hmm, which is better for them? At 6 with Hog-Monkey dead vs at 3 with all my creatures alive. Probably at 6 is better for them.
Alternatively, cast Treetop postcombat: attack with Inspector + Hog-Monkey now. They double-block Hog-Monkey (best case for them): I kill one creature, Hog-Monkey dies, Inspector pings β 8 life. Then postcombat I cast Treetop + ally token. Next turn: I have Inspector (1/1 menace), Treetop (2/1), 1/1 ally. They have one creature (Suki or EK). Treetop can't get through alone... Hmm.
Actually wait, let me reconsider. What if they DON'T block? Take 6 β 3 life. Then I cast Treetop postcombat. Next turn attack with Inspector (menace), Treetop, 1/1 ally... They have Suki + EK. They can block Treetop and ally, Inspector gets through for 1 β 2 life. Then turn after... hmm, plus Barrels could deal 5 to a blocker! Barrels: {5}, {T}, Sac: 5 damage to target creature. That's expensive but late game I have 5+ Swamps.
Let me think about the precombat Treetop line more carefully:
Precombat: Play Barrels (tap 1 Swamp, 2 left), activate Barrels for R, cast Treetop (2 Swamps + R). All 3 Swamps tapped, Barrels tapped... wait Barrels ability doesn't require tap for the mana β "{1}: Add one mana of any color" β no tap symbol! Interesting. So Barrels taps... no, it just costs {1} to activate, no tap. So: pay {1} (1 Swamp), get R. Then cast Treetop with 2 Swamps + R. All 3 Swamps tapped. Treetop enters with haste, creates 1/1 Ally token (which is summoning sick).
Combat: Hog-Monkey trigger gives itself menace (redundant). Attack with Inspector (1/1 menace), Hog-Monkey (5/4 menace), Treetop (2/1 haste).
Opponent options (9 life, Suki 2/4, EK 3/2):
a) No blocks: take 1+5+2 = 8 β 1 life.
b) Double-block Hog-Monkey: Hog-Monkey dies, kills one blocker. Inspector + Treetop hit for 3 β 6 life.
c) Block Treetop with one, double-block... no, only 2 blockers. Block Treetop with Suki: Suki survives (2/4 vs 2/1), Treetop dies. Inspector + Hog-Monkey unblocked β 6 damage β 3 life.
d) Block Treetop with EK: EK 3/2 (becomes 4/2 with Suki buff) kills Treetop, survives. Take 6 β 3 life.
Best for opponent: (b) β 6 life, Hog-Monkey dead, they lose EK probably (I'd assign to kill EK: 2 to EK, 3 to Suki β Suki survives. Actually I'd rather kill Suki? Suki is the bigger threat with her anthem + token generation. 4 to Suki kills her, 1 to EK. Then EK survives. Hmm, EK is 3/2 and ramps when big creatures attack. Suki gives +1/+0 and makes tokens. I'd kill Suki I think β she's the engine. Actually with EK at 3/2... killing EK leaves Suki 2/4 which can't attack well. Killing Suki leaves EK 3/2 which can attack but I don't care much. Suki's token generation + anthem is scarier long-term. Kill Suki.)
After (b): Opponent at 6, has EK (3/2). I have Inspector, Treetop, 1/1 ally. Next turn: draw, attack with all? They block Treetop or ally with EK... Inspector menace gets through (they have only 1 blocker). 1 damage/turn + whatever gets through. Hmm, slow.
Compare with postcombat Treetop line: attack Inspector + Hog-Monkey. They double-block Hog-Monkey (kill Suki), Inspector pings β 8 life. I cast Treetop postcombat. Board: me Inspector, Treetop, 1/1; them EK 3/2. Next turn attack all: they block Treetop with EK (EK becomes 3/2 without Suki buff... EK 3/2 vs Treetop 2/1: EK kills Treetop, takes 2, survives with... 3/2 takes 2 damage β dead! 2 toughness, 2 damage = dead. Wait EK is 3/2, Treetop 2/1: EK deals 3 to Treetop (dead), Treetop deals 2 to EK (dead). They trade!) And Inspector + ally get through for 2 β 6 life.
Hmm interesting. Or they block the 1/1: Inspector + Treetop through for 3 β 5.
Either way opponent is low. But wait β the opponent is drawing cards too, 4 in hand. They might have removal or more creatures.
Actually, let me reconsider: is attacking with Hog-Monkey even right? What if they double-block and kill it? Losing Hog-Monkey is bad. Alternative: attack with only Inspector? They can't block it with fewer than 2. If they double-block Inspector: Inspector dies (deals 1 to me, I get a Clue), kills... 1/1 assigns 1 damage β kills nothing (maybe nothing). That's terrible for them β they wouldn't. They'd just take 1 β 8. Then Hog-Monkey stays home safe. But then I'm not pressuring enough.
Hmm, but wait β is the double-block on Hog-Monkey actually good for the opponent? They lose Suki (their engine) and only kill Hog-Monkey, while falling to 6 with me having 3 creatures. And I have Barrels for 5 damage later. I think attacking with both (after casting Treetop precombat) is best.
Actually hold on, let me reconsider whether to cast Treetop precombat at all. The difference:
Precombat Treetop: worst case (b) β opp 6 life, I lose Hog-Monkey, they lose Suki. Board: me [Inspector, Treetop, 1/1], them [EK 3/2].
Postcombat Treetop: worst case (b') β opp 8 life, I lose Hog-Monkey, they lose Suki. Board: me [Inspector, Treetop, 1/1], them [EK 3/2].
Same board, but precombat line leaves them at 6 instead of 8. Wait, in (b) Inspector AND Treetop get through: 1+2 = 3 β 9-3 = 6. In (b') only Inspector: 1 β 8. Yes, precombat Treetop is strictly better by 2 damage in the worst case. And in other cases similarly better or equal.
But wait β could casting precombat change their blocking? They see Treetop coming either way. No hidden info issue.
One more consideration: should I use Barrels' mana now or save it? Barrels sac ability costs {5} β that's for late game. Using it as a mana rock now for R is fine; I can still sac it later (it's not tapped β the mana ability doesn't tap it!). Wait, does activating the {1} ability require it to be untapped? No tap symbol, so no. And it stays around for the {5},{T},sac ability later.
So plan:
1. Play Barrels of Blasting Jelly (tap 1 Swamp).
2. Activate Barrels {1} (tap another Swamp) β add R.
3. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}: 2 Swamps + R). Wait β that's 3 Swamps total: 1 for Barrels, 1 for activation, 2 for Treetop = 4 Swamps needed! I only have 3 untapped!
Let me recount: 3 untapped Swamps. Barrels costs {1} β 1 Swamp. Barrels activation {1} β 1 Swamp. Treetop {2}{R} β 2 Swamps + R. Total Swamps: 1+1+2 = 4. I have 3. One short!
Hmm. Can I play Barrels this turn and Treetop next turn? Next turn I'll have 4 Swamps untapped (draw a land maybe, or just 4 from 5... I have 5 Swamps, 3 untapped now, 2 tapped from Day of Black Sun). Next turn: 5 Swamps untapped + Barrels. Cast Treetop: 2 Swamps + Barrels activation (1 Swamp) = 3 Swamps, leaving 2. Or hardcast with... no red from Swamps. OK.
So this turn, postcombat: play Barrels (1 Swamp), leaving 2 Swamps untapped. Next turn: activate Barrels for R, cast Treetop with haste and attack.
Wait, actually β can I even cast Treetop this turn another way? No other red source. So no precombat Treetop. The precombat line is impossible. OK.
So this turn: attack with Inspector + Hog-Monkey. Then postcombat play Barrels.
Actually wait, should I play Barrels precombat anyway? It doesn't affect combat. Playing it postcombat is fine, or precombat β no difference except giving info. No reason to hide it really, but postcombat is standard. Actually, playing it precombat might make them think I have a trick? Nah. Just do it postcombat... actually there's no play postcombat except Barrels. Fine.
Combat math for the attack: Inspector (1/1 menace) + Hog-Monkey (5/4 menace). Opponent: Suki 2/4, EK 3/2 (EK gets +1/+0 from Suki β 4/2 effectively).
If they double-block Hog-Monkey: I assign 4 to Suki (kill), 1 to EK. Hog-Monkey takes 2+4=6 β dies. Inspector hits for 1 β opp 8.
If they double-block Inspector: Inspector dies (deals 1 to me β 19, I get Clue), Inspector assigns 1 to... first blocker, say Suki β nothing dies. Hog-Monkey hits for 5 β opp 4. That's great for me! They won't do this.
If no blocks: opp takes 6 β 3.
They'll double-block Hog-Monkey most likely, killing it. Losing Hog-Monkey stinks but they lose Suki and fall to 8.
Hmm, actually wait. Let me reconsider: should I attack with Hog-Monkey at all? If they double-block and kill it, I lose my best creature. What if I attack with only Inspector? They take 1 (can't profitably block β double-blocking a 1/1 to kill it means taking... they'd trade 2 creatures blocking, Inspector dies, deals 1 to me, I get a Clue β actually that might be fine for them? They kill my Inspector, I draw a card. They'd rather do that than let Hog-Monkey connect... but if Hog-Monkey doesn't attack, they don't need to block at all. Take 1 β 8.)
Then what? Next turn: Treetop + attack with Hog-Monkey, Inspector, Treetop, 1/1. They have Suki + EK + whatever they play. Hmm, they get another turn to deploy. They have 4 cards in hand. If they play another creature, my menace attackers get worse.
I think attacking with both now is right β pressure them at 9 life. If they trade Suki for Hog-Monkey, that's acceptable; they fall to 8 with my board of Inspector + (postcombat) Barrels, and next turn Treetop.
Actually, one more thought β the damage ordering if they double block Hog-Monkey with Suki + EK: I choose to kill Suki (the engine). Assign 4 to Suki, 1 to EK. Yes.
Alternatively assign 2 to EK (EK has 2 toughness... wait, does EK get +1/+0 β power only, toughness stays 2). Kill EK with 2, 3 to Suki β Suki survives (4 toughness). Then board: them Suki 2/4. Suki alone is weak offensively. Hmm, which kill is better? Suki: anthem + token maker, 2/4 body. EK: 3/2, ramps when power-4+ creatures attack β but they have no power-4 creatures left if Bear is dead... unless Suki anthems... no, Suki gives +1/+0, EK becomes 4/2 β power 4! So EK attacking with Suki out = EK has power 4 β ramp trigger. Together they're synergistic. Killing either breaks it. Suki is the stronger card (token engine + anthem). Kill Suki.
Hmm wait, actually, also consider: they might block with just... no, menace prevents single blocks.
Decision: attack with both Inspector and Hog-Monkey.
Also, Hog-Monkey's begin-combat trigger: "target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter gains menace" β only Hog-Monkey has counters; it already has menace. Target it anyway (or maybe the trigger can target... only creatures with counters β only Hog-Monkey). Fine, redundant.
Let me attack with both. Then handle the trigger, then postcombat play Barrels.
Rationale: Swing with both menace creatures; opponent can only block one of them. Worst case they trade Suki for Hog-Monkey and stilltake damage.raw
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Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
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}Thinking (4222 chars)
Let me think about this situation. My Hog-Monkey 5/4 is blocked by Suki (2/4) and The Earth King (3/2). I need to assign 5 damage among them.
Suki has 4 toughness, Earth King has 2 toughness. I need to assign lethal damage. Options:
- Assign 4 to Suki (lethal) and 1 to Earth King (not lethal, needs 2)
- Assign 2 to Earth King (lethal) and 3 to Suki (not lethal, needs 4)
- Assign 3 to Suki and 2 to Earth King β Suki takes 3 (not lethal), Earth King takes 2 (lethal). Wait, but ordering matters: I must assign lethal damage to the first blocker before assigning to the next. Actually in this interface, I can distribute freely? The note says "sum must equal total (5)". In real Magic, damage assignment order requires lethal to first creature before moving on. But this seems to allow any distribution summing to 5.
Hmm, but the min/max constraints: each can take 0-5. In actual Magic rules, you order blockers and must assign lethal damage to each before the next. But the tool seems to let me assign freely. Let me think about what's optimal.
Suki is the more dangerous creature (anthem effect, makes tokens). Earth King makes bears when it ETBs and ramps when big creatures attack. Both are worth killing. But I can only kill one for sure:
- Kill Suki: assign 4 to Suki, 1 to Earth King. Earth King survives with 1 damage marked... wait, Earth King has 2 toughness, 1 damage isn't lethal. Actually, damage is marked until end of turn, but after combat it stays until cleanup. Earth King survives.
- Kill Earth King: assign 2 to Earth King, 3 to Suki. Suki survives with 3 damage marked (dies? No, 3 < 4 toughness, survives).
Which kill is better? Opponent is at 8 life. My Callous Inspector is unblocked dealing 1 damage, so they go to 7.
Wait, also Hog-Monkey takes damage back: Suki deals 2 (plus Suki's anthem gives other creatures +1/+0 β Earth King gets +1/+0, so Earth King deals 4). Total damage to Hog-Monkey: 2 + 4 = 6. Hog-Monkey has 4 toughness. It dies! Hmm, that's unfortunate. Wait, Hog-Monkey is 5/4. Suki is 2/4, Earth King is 3/2 but with Suki's +1/+0 anthem, Earth King is 4/2. So Hog-Monkey takes 2+4=6 damage, dies.
Can I prevent that? No, I can't avoid combat damage. Unless... I have Barrels of Blasting Jelly in hand, but it's not on the battlefield yet. So Hog-Monkey dies regardless. Actually wait β first strike? No. So Hog-Monkey trades with whatever it kills.
Given Hog-Monkey dies anyway, I should kill the most valuable creature. Suki's anthem affects Earth King (+1/+0) and future creatures. Suki also creates tokens when permanents leave. Suki seems more valuable long-term. Earth King can ramp if they get power-4 attackers.
Actually, let me reconsider: if I kill Suki (4 damage), Earth King becomes 3/2 again (anthem gone), takes 1 damage, survives as 3/2 with 1 damage marked until cleanup.
If I kill Earth King (2 damage), Suki takes 3, survives as 2/4 with 3 marked.
Opponent at 8, taking 1 from Inspector β 7. My board after combat: Inspector 1/1 menace, and Hog-Monkey dies. Opponent keeps one creature.
I think killing Suki is better β the anthem + token generation is more threatening, and Earth King is summoning sick this turn anyway... wait, Earth King has "sick" noted. It ETB'd this turn. But it's blocking, which doesn't require haste. Next turn it can attack and ramp if it has power 4+... it's 3/2, or 4/2 with Suki. If Suki dies, Earth King is 3/2, doesn't trigger its own attack ability alone.
Also Suki's token generation: "Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally token." That could combine with fetchlands or sacrific effects.
I'll kill Suki: assign 4 to Suki, 1 to Earth King.
Wait, actually, let me reconsider whether killing Earth King could be better. If Suki survives with 3 damage marked... nothing else to deal damage. Hmm, I have Barrels of Blasting Jelly in hand β costs {1} to play, then {5},T,Sac to deal 5 to a creature. That's expensive.
Alternative: assign 3 to Suki and 2 to Earth King β kills Earth King, Suki at 3 marked. Not killing Suki.
The most damage-oriented play: kill Suki. Suki's 2/4 body blocks well and anthems. Kill it.
Assign 4 to Suki, 1 to Earth King.raw
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"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p46",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 8
}
],
"board_cursor": 89,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": true,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [],
"blockers": [
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
}
],
"untapped_lands": 3,
"game_seq": 280,
"action_taken": "multi_amount",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T6 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p46",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 8
}
],
"board_cursor": 90,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p39"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"index": 1,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 3,
"game_seq": 282,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (9612 chars)
Let me assess the board state:
**Me (PilotA):** 20 life
- Hand: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Callous Inspector, Treetop Freedom Fighters
- Battlefield: Callous Inspector 1/1 (tapped), 5 Swamps (3 untapped, 2 tapped)
- Graveyard: Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey, Swampsnare Trap
**Opponent (PilotB):** 8 life
- Hand: 4 cards
- Battlefield: 2 Forest (tapped), 2 Plains (tapped), The Earth King 2/2 (sick)
- Graveyard: Avatar Enthusiasts, Suki
So my Hog-Monkey died in combat (double-blocked by Suki and Earth King, I killed Suki). My Callous Inspector survived β wait, actually the Inspector attacked too. Let me re-read: "Opponent double-blocked my Hog-Monkey with Suki and Earth King" β so both their creatures blocked Hog-Monkey, meaning my Inspector got through for 1 damage. Opponent went from 9 to 8. Yes, that matches (8hp now).
Hog-Monkey died, killing Suki. Earth King survived (3/2 took... wait, Hog-Monkey was 5/4. Double-blocked by Suki 2/4 and Earth King 3/2... wait Earth King is listed as 2/2 in the card reference but earlier it said 3/2. Hmm, earlier turn said "The Earth King (3/2)". Now the board shows "The Earth King 2/2 (sick)". Interesting β the card reference says 2/2. The earlier claim of 3/2 might have been wrong, or Suki's anthem gave it +1/+0 making it 3/2, and now that Suki is dead it's back to 2/2. Yes! Suki gives other creatures +1/+0, so Earth King was 3/2 with Suki alive, now back to 2/2.
Combat math: Hog-Monkey 5/4 blocked by Suki 2/4 and Earth King 3/2. I assigned lethal to Suki (2 damage... wait, with menace, double block β I order blockers. Suki first: need 2 damage to kill (2 toughness... Suki is 2/4, so 4 toughness! Hmm wait, Suki is 2/4. To kill Suki I need 4 damage. Then Earth King has 2 toughness, needs 2 damage. Total 6 damage needed to kill both, but Hog-Monkey only has 5 power. So I could kill Suki (4 damage) and put 1 on Earth King, or kill Earth King (2 damage) and put 3 on Suki (not killing it).
The log says I chose to kill Suki β 4 damage to Suki kills it, 1 remaining to Earth King (doesn't kill, Earth King survives as 2/2 with 1 damage... but damage clears at end of turn, so Earth King is now a clean 2/2).
Hog-Monkey took 2+3=5 damage back, died. Hog-Monkey's death... no death trigger. Inspector survived (unblocked).
Wait, but actually β did the Inspector get through? Opponent at 8, was at 9. Yes, 1 damage from Inspector.
Now it's my postcombat main, turn 6. I have 3 untapped Swamps, 1 land drop remaining.
Hand:
- Barrels of Blasting Jelly {1} β artifact, mana rock, or sac for 5 damage to a creature
- Callous Inspector {B} 1/1 menace β another one
- Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste β but I have no red mana! All Swamps. Hmm, can't cast it... unless Barrels of Blasting Jelly can add red. {1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.
Options:
1. Play Barrels of Blasting Jelly ({1}), leaving 2 Swamps. Then... I could cast Callous Inspector ({B}) with 1 Swamp, leaving 1. Or use Jelly for red mana to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters? Jelly costs {1} to cast, then {1} to activate for mana. That's 2 mana total, leaving 1 Swamp + 1 red from Jelly = {1}{R} β exactly enough for Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R}? Wait: 3 untapped Swamps. Cast Jelly for 1 (2 left). Activate Jelly: tap 1 Swamp + Jelly? No wait β Jelly's ability is "{1}: Add one mana of any color." So pay {1} (tap a Swamp), get one red mana. That's 2 Swamps spent, 1 left untapped. Pool: {R} from Jelly + {B} from 1 Swamp = {1}{R}... only 2 mana total. Treetop costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. Not enough!
Hmm. So I can't cast Treetop this turn even with Jelly. Wait: 3 untapped Swamps = 3 black mana. Cast Jelly: -1, 2 left. Activate Jelly: -1, 1 left, +1 red. Total available: 1 black + 1 red = 2 mana. Treetop costs 3. Can't.
Alternative: Don't cast Jelly. 3 Swamps = 3 black. Can't cast Treetop ({2}{R}, no red). Can cast Callous Inspector ({B}) leaving 2 mana. Or cast Jelly + Inspector: Jelly {1} + Inspector {B} = 2 mana, leaving 1.
Actually wait β should I even play a land? I have 5 Swamps in play, 3 untapped. Land drops remaining: 1. No land in hand (hand is Jelly, Inspector, Treetop). So no land to play.
What's the best play? Opponent at 8 life, has Earth King 2/2 (sick β it was played this turn? No wait, it was played on their turn 6, and now it's my turn 6 postcombat... wait no. Let me re-check turn order.
Hmm, actually the log: "[Turn 6] Opponent played The Earth King..." then I cast Day of Black Sun, then combat. So this is MY turn 6? No wait β opponent played Earth King on THEIR turn 6, then on my turn 6 I cast Day of Black Sun, attacked, and now it's my postcombat main. Earth King is "sick" β meaning summoning sick, played on opponent's last turn. Yes, that tracks: opponent's turn 6 they played Earth King, my turn 6 now.
Wait, but the Earth King reference says 2/2 and the log said 3/2. As analyzed, Suki's anthem. Fine.
Opponent at 8, 4 cards in hand, 4 lands (2 Forest, 2 Plains, all tapped β they tapped out). Board: just Earth King 2/2, summoning sick (will be able to attack/block next turn).
My board: Inspector 1/1 menace (tapped from attacking), 5 Swamps.
Plan: Opponent is at 8. I have menace pressure. Key threats: Earth King can start generating value if it attacks with power-4+ creatures (they need a 4-power creature; the Bear token died). So Earth King is currently just a 2/2.
My options this turn:
a) Cast Callous Inspector ({B}) β develop a second menace creature. Leaves 2 mana untapped.
b) Cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly ({1}) β develop artifact, can sac for 5 damage to kill a creature later (like Earth King or a future blocker). Leaves 2 mana.
c) Cast both (3 mana total: {1} + {B}) β leaves 0... wait, 3 untapped Swamps, Jelly {1} + Inspector {B} = 2 mana, leaves 1 Swamp untapped.
d) Pass, hold up mana for... nothing in hand to cast with black except Inspector. Treetop needs red.
Actually, can I cast Treetop at all? I need red mana. Only source is Barrels of Blasting Jelly. Sequence: Turn now: cast Jelly (1), activate Jelly (1) for red β 1 Swamp left + red = can't afford {2}{R}. Next turn: I'll have 6 Swamps... wait, do I have a 6th land? No lands in hand. 5 Swamps in play. Next turn: 5 untapped + Jelly. Cast Treetop: {2}{R} β tap Jelly for red (pay {1} from a Swamp... no wait, Jelly's activation costs {1}, then it adds one mana of any color. So: pay 1 Swamp, activate Jelly β +1 red. Net: 4 Swamps untapped + 1 red in pool = {4}... no: 5 Swamps, spend 1 to activate Jelly, 4 left, pool has 1 red. Total mana: 4 black + 1 red = 5 mana. Treetop costs {2}{R} = 3. Easy. So next turn I can cast Treetop if I have Jelly in play.
So casting Jelly now enables Treetop next turn (haste 2/1 + creates a 1/1 Ally token). That's a nice curve.
Decision: Cast both Jelly and Inspector now? That uses 2 of 3 mana, leaving 1 Swamp. Benefits: board development. Inspector #2 gives me another menace attacker β opponent has only Earth King (one creature), can't block two menace creatures effectively... menace requires 2+ blockers each. With 2 menace attackers and opponent having 1 creature, both get through.
Actually, is there any reason NOT to cast both? Holding up mana for instants β I have no instants in hand (Swampsnare Trap and Day of Black Sun are in graveyard). No reason to hold mana. Cast both.
Wait, but should I play Inspector at all? It's a 1/1 menace that pings me for 1 when it dies (but makes a Clue). It's fine β pressure. Opponent at 8; every point matters. Two Inspectors + future Treetop = solid pressure.
Also consider: Jelly's sac ability ({5}, {T}, Sac: 5 damage to target creature) β useful later to kill a blocker or Earth King. Costs 5 mana + tap + sac. With 5-6 Swamps, feasible late game.
So play: Cast Barrels of Blasting Jelly first ({1}), then Callous Inspector ({B}). Or Inspector first? Order doesn't matter much. Actually β casting Jelly first then Inspector: 3 Swamps β tap 1 for Jelly, tap 1 for Inspector, 1 left. Fine.
Actually, hmm, one consideration: should I save the Inspector in case of a board wipe? Opponent is at 8 with 4 cards. If they have a sweeper... but I have Day of Black Sun already used. My board is just Inspector 1/1. If I over-extend into a wipe... But honestly, at 8 life with menace, pressure is good. Also Inspector #2 gives me a body. The risk of a sweeper: opponent is on GW (Forests/Plains) β possible sweepers in this set? Unknown. But casting Inspector is low-cost; even if wiped, I have Treetop + Jelly follow-up. Also, holding Inspector in hand doesn't do much β I want to deploy threats while opponent is tapped out and low.
Also note: next turn I can attack with both Inspectors (menace), opponent has Earth King (2/2, will be untapped) β can block... no, menace needs 2 blockers. Both Inspectors get through for 2. Then Treetop haste + token.
Alright: cast Jelly, then Inspector.
Wait β actually, one more consideration. Do I want to cast Jelly at all right now vs. holding it? Jelly in play is a sac outlet for 5 damage (needs 5 mana). Holding it doesn't help. Cast it.
Actually, let me reconsider casting Inspector vs. leaving mana up. Nothing to leave mana up for. Cast both.
Let me also think about whether to NOT cast Inspector to avoid... no, there's no downside beyond committing to board. Opponent at 8, I'm at 20. Aggressive deployment is correct.
So: choose_action(choice="p39") for Jelly first. Then next decision, cast Inspector p46.
Rationale: Cast Jelly to enable red for Treetop next turn and provide late-game removal; thencast Inspector for additional menace pressure.
Let me do it.raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T6 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 20,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{B}",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"power": "1",
"id": "p46",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 29,
"life": 8
}
],
"board_cursor": 92,
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 286,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=my_turn)
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"mana_cost": "{B}",
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"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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{
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"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": true
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"name": "Callous Inspector",
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}Thinking (1990 chars)
Let me analyze the current situation:
- I'm at 20 life, opponent at 8 life
- My board: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Callous Inspector 1/1 (tapped from attacking), 5 Swamps (3 tapped, 2 untapped)
- My hand: Callous Inspector, Treetop Freedom Fighters
- Opponent's board: The Earth King 2/2 (summoning sick), 2 Forests, 2 Plains (all tapped)
- Opponent has 4 cards in hand
I have 2 untapped Swamps. I can cast Callous Inspector for {B}. Should I?
The second Callous Inspector is a 1/1 menace. Playing it now develops my board. The opponent is tapped out, so no surprise removal. Playing it gives me another attacker next turn.
Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} - I don't have red mana except through Barrels of Blasting Jelly ({1}: Add one mana of any color, once per turn). So next turn I'll have 6 mana available (5 swamps + 1 from Barrels). I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters using Barrels for red.
Should I cast Callous Inspector now? It costs {B}, leaving me with 1 untapped Swamp. There's no reason not to - it develops the board, gives another menace attacker. Opponent is tapped out so no countermagic risk.
Actually, wait - let me think about whether to save it. If opponent has a board wipe, having a creature in hand is good. But at 8 life with pressure, developing is fine. Also, the second Inspector is a menace attacker that forces double blocks.
Let me cast Callous Inspector now. Then next turn: 5 Swamps + Barrels = 6 mana, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R} - 2 generic + red from Barrels), which has haste, creates a 1/1 Ally token, and attack with everything.
Actually, could I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters this turn? I have 2 untapped Swamps + Barrels ability ({1}: add one mana of any color). So tap Barrels with 1 swamp for red, leaving 1 swamp... that's only {1}{R} total = 2 mana, but Treetop costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. Not enough. So no.
Cast Callous Inspector now with 1 Swamp, leaving 1 Swampuntapped (not that it matters, opponent's turn).
Then pass.raw
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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},
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"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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{
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],
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"is_you": false,
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{
"tapped": true,
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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{
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"summoning_sick": true
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],
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],
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"name": "Callous Inspector"
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}Thinking (108 chars)
Let me continue playing. I should call pass_priority to see the current state and wait for my next decision.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=77)
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}Thinking (18952 chars)
Let me analyze the current situation:
My board:
- Barrels of Blasting Jelly (can tap for 1 mana of any color once per turn, or sac for 5 damage to a creature)
- Callous Inspector 1/1 (menace) x2
- 5 Swamps (untapped)
- Hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} 5/4, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste
Opponent board:
- Bear Token 4/4 (sick β summoning sick, from a second Earth King presumably... wait, the graveyard shows The Earth King in their graveyard, and they have The Earth King 2/2 on board plus a Bear Token 4/4 sick. So they played a second Earth King this turn? Wait, the summary says Earth King was summoning sick last turn. Now it's turn 7, opponent's turn 6 they must have played another Earth King which made another Bear (sick). The old Earth King is now able to attack.
Wait, actually looking at their graveyard: Avatar Enthusiasts, Suki, The Earth King. So one Earth King died? Hmm, on turn 6 combat, Hog-Monkey was double-blocked by Suki and Earth King. Hog-Monkey was 5/4. I assigned damage to kill Suki. Wait, but the Earth King is in the graveyard too. Let me re-read.
Turn 6: "Opponent double-blocked my Hog-Monkey with Suki and Earth King; Hog-Monkey will die to the 6 damage coming back regardless. I'll maximize value by killing Suki." So Hog-Monkey killed Suki. But Earth King is in the graveyard... Actually the note says "Their board is just a summoning-sick Earth King 2/2" β wait, that suggests the Earth King on board was newly played (summoning sick). So maybe they played Earth King, made a bear, and... hmm.
Actually wait. On turn 6, opponent played The Earth King which made a 4/4 Bear. I cast Day of Black Sun X=0 killing the Bear. Then combat: they double-blocked Hog-Monkey with Suki and Earth King. Hog-Monkey (5/4) dealt damage β I chose to kill Suki. Hog-Monkey died to 6 damage back (Suki 2/4 + Earth King 2/2 = 4 power... wait Suki gets +1/+0 to other creatures, so Earth King would be 3/2 with Suki's anthem. Suki 2 power + Earth King 3 power = 5 damage to Hog-Monkey, which has 4 toughness, so it dies. Hog-Monkey deals 5 damage: kill Suki (needs 4 with anthem? Suki is 2/4, anthem doesn't affect itself... "Other creatures you control get +1/+0" so Suki stays 2/4). 5 damage: 4 to Suki kills it, 1 to Earth King (3/2 with anthem... after Suki dies, anthem stops, Earth King back to 2/2, but damage already assigned). Hmm, Earth King survives with 1 damage? But Earth King is in the graveyard.
Wait, the board shows "The Earth King 2/2" without sick notation, and "Bear Token 4/4 (sick, token)". And graveyard has The Earth King. So: they had Earth King #1 which died somehow (maybe Hog-Monkey's trample? No, Hog-Monkey doesn't have trample). Hmm, maybe on their turn 6 (after my turn 6), they played a second Earth King, making a new Bear token. Then... no wait, the Earth King in the graveyard.
Let me re-read: Turn 6 entry says "Their board is just a summoning-sick Earth King 2/2, tapped out." That was after combat on my turn 6. So Earth King #1 survived combat (took 1 damage? Or maybe I only killed Suki). Then on opponent's turn 6, they played another Earth King? That would make a Bear token. Then... the graveyard has one Earth King. Hmm, maybe they played Earth King #2, and then... no.
Actually, wait. Maybe Hog-Monkey's damage: 5 damage assigned β I chose to kill Suki (4 damage) and 1 to Earth King. Earth King is 2/2 (after Suki dies, anthem off), 1 damage doesn't kill. So Earth King #1 survived. Then opponent's turn: they played Earth King #2? No wait β opponent had 4 lands (Forest, Forest, Plains, Plains). Earth King costs... probably {3}{G} or similar. Hmm.
Actually, maybe on opponent's turn 6 they attacked with the Bear? No, the Bear was killed by Day of Black Sun.
Let me look at the current board again: Opponent has Bear Token 4/4 (sick), Forest x2 tapped, Plains x2 tapped, The Earth King 2/2 (not sick). Graveyard: Avatar Enthusiasts, Suki, The Earth King.
So there were two Earth Kings total. One is in the graveyard. The one on board is not sick (so it was played on an earlier turn β it's the one from turn 6). The Bear token is sick β meaning it was created this turn (opponent's turn). How? If they played a second Earth King this turn, it would create a Bear, and the second Earth King would be sick too. But the Earth King on board isn't sick and the second Earth King is in the graveyard already?
Hmm, that doesn't add up unless something killed the second Earth King. Wait β maybe the first Earth King died in combat on my turn 6 after all. Hog-Monkey 5/4: blocked by Suki (2/4) and Earth King (with anthem, 3/2). I order blockers: Suki first, Earth King second. Assign 4 to Suki (lethal), 1 to Earth King. After Suki dies, Earth King loses anthem, becomes 2/2 with 1 damage β survives. Hmm.
But the summary says "Hog-Monkey traded for Suki (their anthem engine)". So Earth King #1 survived. Then on opponent's turn, they played Earth King #2 (making a Bear token β sick). Then... the Earth King in the graveyard is #2? Did something kill it? I don't have any removal left... Barrels could sac for 5 damage but I haven't used it.
Alternatively: maybe the turn numbering in the log β "Turn 6" entries cover both players? The log said "[Turn 6] Opponent played The Earth King (3/2) which made a 4/4 Bear token" β that was my turn 6 where I responded with Day of Black Sun. Then combat. Then postcombat I played Barrels and second Inspector.
Then opponent's turn (turn 6 for them, or turn 7 in the log?). The pass_priority jumped to my turn 7. During opponent's turn, they must have played a second Earth King (creating the sick Bear token), and... the Earth King in the graveyard. Hmm, wait β maybe legend rule? Is The Earth King legendary? If it's legendary, playing a second one would trigger the legend rule, and they'd have to sacrifice one. They'd keep the new one... but then the new one would be sick. The board shows The Earth King 2/2 without "sick" notation. Hmm, but maybe the sick notation just isn't shown for creatures that can still attack? No, summoning sickness is shown.
Actually wait β let me reconsider. Maybe the first Earth King died in combat after all. Let me redo: maybe I assigned damage differently β the summary said "I'll maximize value by killing Suki (the anthem/token engine) rather than the summoning-sick Earth King." Wait, "summoning-sick Earth King" β on turn 6, the Earth King was just played on opponent's turn 6 (before my turn 6? No...).
The log structure: "[Turn 6] Opponent played The Earth King (3/2) which made a 4/4 Bear token; they tapped out with Suki 2/4 also on board. I'm casting Day of Black Sun..." So on turn 6 (my turn), the opponent had played Earth King on THEIR turn 5? No wait, turn 5 was Suki. Hmm, "[Turn 5] Opponent played Suki, Courageous Rescuer (2/4) and tapped out." Then "[Turn 6] Opponent played The Earth King..." So the turns alternate: each "Turn N" in the log seems to be my turn, with the opponent's preceding action described. So on opponent's turn 6, they played Earth King + Bear. Then my turn 6: Day of Black Sun X=0 kills Bear. Combat: they double-block with Suki and Earth King β wait, Earth King was just played on their turn, so on my turn it's no longer summoning sick (it started their turn... no!). Summoning sickness lasts until the creature's controller's next turn begins. Opponent played Earth King on their turn 6. On my turn 6, it's still summoning sick for them? No β summoning sickness wears off at the beginning of their next turn. They played it on their turn 6; it remains summoning sick through my turn 6, and can block on my turn 6? No! Summoning sick creatures cannot attack or use tap abilities, but they CAN block? No wait β summoning sickness only prevents attacking and activating abilities with tap/untap symbols. Blocking is allowed! Yes, summoning sick creatures can block.
OK so on my turn 6: Earth King (2/2 base, 3/2 with Suki anthem) blocked. The summary "rather than the summoning-sick Earth King" β yes, it was summoning sick but could still block. So I killed Suki. Earth King survived with 1 damage? It was 3/2 (anthem), took 1 damage, survives. After Suki dies, it's 2/2 with 1 damage marked β survives (damage doesn't reduce toughness). OK.
Then my postcombat: Barrels, second Inspector. Then opponent's turn 7: they played a second Earth King? That created a Bear token (sick). And the legend rule... The Earth King β is it legendary? The name "The Earth King" sounds legendary. If legendary, the legend rule applies: they choose one to keep. They'd keep... hmm, the new one would be sick. The board shows Earth King without sick. So maybe they kept the old one and the new one went to graveyard, but the Bear token was still created (ETB trigger happens before legend rule). Yes! That makes sense: They played Earth King #2, ETB trigger created a Bear token, then legend rule: they chose to keep the original (not sick) and put the new one in the graveyard. So board: Earth King 2/2 (the original, no longer sick since it's their turn 7... wait, it was played on their turn 6, so on their turn 7 it's not sick β correct), Bear token 4/4 (sick, created this turn).
That fits perfectly. So opponent is at 8 life, board: Earth King 2/2, Bear 4/4 (sick), 4 lands all tapped. Hand: 4 cards.
Me: 20 life, 5 Swamps untapped, Barrels of Blasting Jelly, two Callous Inspectors 1/1 menace. Hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} 5/4, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste.
Now my turn 7 precombat main. What to do?
Options:
1. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters using Barrels for red mana. Costs {2}{R}: tap Barrels for R (activate once per turn), 2 Swamps for {2}. Then attack with everything: 2 Inspectors (1/1 menace each) + Treetop (2/1 haste) + the 1/1 Ally token from Treetop ETB (which will be summoning sick, can't attack). Wait, Treetop ETB creates a 1/1 Ally token β that token is summoning sick and can't attack this turn.
Attack: Inspector, Inspector, Treetop = 1+1+2 = 4 damage. Opponent at 8. Blockers: Earth King 2/2 and Bear 4/4 (both can block β Bear is sick but can block). Menace requires 2+ blockers each. If I attack with both Inspectors and Treetop:
- They can block: Earth King + Bear. If they double-block one Inspector (2/2 + 4/4 kills it, no damage to them... trample? No). Then the other Inspector and Treetop get through: 1+2 = 3 damage. Opponent at 5. Then next turn...
- Actually they'd double-block to minimize damage. They'd block the Treetop with Bear (kills it) and... they have 2 blockers, 3 attackers (2 with menace). Options: double-block one Inspector (kills it), other Inspector + Treetop unblocked = 3 damage. Or block Treetop with one blocker (kills it), and can't block either Inspector (menace needs 2) = 2 damage. They'd choose double-block an Inspector: take 3, go to 5.
Hmm wait, but actually would they? Blocking the Inspector with both: Inspector dies, its death trigger: deals 1 damage to me, create a Clue. So I take 1. They take 3 (1 from other Inspector, 2 from Treetop). They're at 5.
2. Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B}: 5/4, when it attacks I may sac another creature or artifact to draw a card and put +1/+1 counter. No haste, so it can't attack this turn. Board presence for next turn.
3. Both? I have 5 Swamps + Barrels = 6 mana (Barrels once per turn). Beetle-Headed costs 5 ({4}{B}), Treetop costs 3 ({2}{R}). Total 8 β can't do both this turn.
Best play: I think cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste and attack. Actually, let me think about the clock. Opponent at 8.
Alternative: hold Treetop, attack with both Inspectors. They double-block one, other gets through for 1. They're at 7. That seems weak.
Cast Treetop and swing: they take 3 (best case for them). At 5.
Then next turn: I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5 Swamps) and attack with... Board: 2 Inspectors (one might die if double-blocked), Treetop token 1/1 Ally, Treetop 2/1 (if unblocked), Beetle-Headed 5/4.
Actually, let me think about whether to cast Beetle-Headed instead and not attack meaningfully. If I cast Beetle-Headed (5/4), attack with 2 Inspectors: they have Earth King 2/2 + Bear 4/4. Double-block one Inspector (it dies, I take 1, get Clue), other gets through for 1. Opponent at 7. Then they untap with Bear able to attack: Bear 4/4 attacks, Earth King trigger (power 4+ attacking β search a basic land). I have Beetle-Headed 5/4 to block the Bear? I could block Bear with Beetle-Headed: 4 damage to Beetle-Headed (5/4 β dies? 4 damage to 4 toughness = dead). Bear takes 5, dies. Trade. Hmm.
Versus casting Treetop: opponent at 5 after attack, board for them: Earth King 2/2, Bear 4/4 (can attack next turn). My board: 1 Inspector (if they double-blocked), Treetop 2/1, 1/1 Ally token, Barrels. Next turn I cast Beetle-Headed.
Hmm, actually, can I do better? What about casting Treetop AND attacking, but also using Barrels' sacrifice ability? Barrels: {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 to target creature. I have 5 Swamps. If I use Barrels for red mana to cast Treetop, I can't also sac it (it requires tapping and 5 mana). No.
What about using Barrels to kill the Bear? {5} + tap + sac: deal 5 to Bear (4/4) β kills it. Then attack with 2 Inspectors: only Earth King 2/2 can block; menace needs 2 blockers, so both Inspectors unblockable = 2 damage. Opponent at 6. But I lose Barrels and all my mana. Board: Earth King 2/2 vs my 2 Inspectors + hand (Beetle-Headed, Treetop). Next turn: cast Beetle-Headed (5) β but only 5 Swamps, so can't also cast Treetop. Hmm, I have 5 Swamps total. Beetle-Headed {4}{B} = 5 mana. Treetop {2}{R} needs red β Barrels was my only red source! If I sac Barrels, I can never cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (it's {2}{R}, I have no red lands). So sacrificing Barrels strands Treetop in hand. Bad unless lethal.
So the plan: use Barrels for red mana. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters. Attack with both Inspectors + Treetop.
Actually wait β should I attack with everything or hold back? Opponent at 8. My attackers: Inspector 1/1, Inspector 1/1, Treetop 2/1. Their blockers: Earth King 2/2, Bear 4/4.
They will block to minimize damage / maximize value. Options for them:
a) Double-block an Inspector with both: Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue). Other Inspector + Treetop through: 3 damage. They're at 5.
b) Block Treetop with Earth King (2/2 kills 2/1; Treetop deals 2 to Earth King, killing it too β 2/2 takes 2 = dead). Trade Treetop for Earth King. Inspectors unblockable (menace, only Bear left can't double... wait Bear alone can't block a menace creature). So 2 damage from Inspectors. They're at 6, but they lose Earth King. Also Bear could block Treetop instead: Bear 4/4 kills Treetop, takes 2 (survives as 4/4 with 2 damage). Inspectors through for 2. At 6.
c) Double-block Treetop: overkill, Inspectors through for 2. At 6. Bad for them.
d) No blocks: take 4, at 4.
They'd likely choose (a): take 3, kill an Inspector. Or (b): trade Earth King for Treetop, take 2, at 6. Which is better for them? At 6 vs at 5 with an extra 2/2. Hmm. Either way, good for me.
After this turn, worst case: they're at 5, I have 1 Inspector, Treetop, 1/1 Ally token, Barrels, 5 Swamps, hand: Beetle-Headed. Next turn cast Beetle-Headed, attack with everything: Inspector (menace), Treetop, Ally, Beetle-Headed 5/4 (can sac the Ally token or Clue to draw + counter β 6/5). They have Earth King + Bear. Lots of damage coming.
Alternatively, is there a line to win this turn? 8 life. Max damage: 1+1+2 = 4. No. Barrels sac for 5 to face? No, only targets creatures. So no lethal.
OK so the play: activate Barrels for red, cast Treetop Freedom Fighters, attack with both Inspectors and Treetop.
Wait, actually, should I consider casting Beetle-Headed Merchants instead this turn and Treetop next turn? Beetle-Headed on board now = a 5/4 body that can block the Bear next turn. But attacking this turn with Treetop pushes damage. I think the aggressive line is better β opponent is at 8, I want to close the game before they stabilize with Earth King land-ramping (every 4+ power attacker fetches them lands).
Also consider: their hand has 4 cards. They could have removal for my creatures. Day of Black Sun is gone. Swampsnare Trap is gone. I should keep pressure.
One more consideration: the Ally token from Treetop ETB. It's a 1/1 white Ally. Summoning sick. Fine.
Also β do I even need to attack with both Inspectors? If they double-block one, I lose it and take 1 (its death trigger deals 1 to me). Meh, fine. The Clue is nice.
Actually, hmm, wait. Let me reconsider: should I attack with Treetop at all, or just the Inspectors? If I attack with just the 2 Inspectors: they double-block one (kill it), other through for 1. At 7. That's worse than swinging all. Yes, swing with all three.
Order of operations: Activate Barrels (add red) β cast Treetop (tap 2 Swamps + use red) β ETB makes Ally token β combat: attack with Inspector, Inspector, Treetop.
Let me also double check Barrels' ability: "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn." Wait β it costs {1} to activate! So I tap Barrels + pay {1} (tap a Swamp) β add one red mana. Then Treetop costs {2}{R}: red from Barrels + 2 more Swamps. Total Swamps tapped: 3. Leaves 2 Swamps untapped. OK fine.
So: choose_action to activate Barrels first (id p39), paying {1} with a Swamp, choosing red. Then cast Treetop (p29). Then attack.
Actually, when I activate Barrels, I'll need a mana plan: pay {1} with a Swamp. Then choose red as the color. Then cast Treetop with mana from pool (1 red) + 2 Swamps.
Let me do it step by step. First action: activate Barrels of Blasting Jelly.
The choice: "Barrels of Blasting Jelly [id=p39, activate]". I'll choose p39. Then it'll ask for mana payment and color choice.
Actually, could I just cast Treetop directly and let auto-tap handle it? Auto-tap might tap Barrels for the red via its ability... but Barrels' ability costs {1} to activate, so auto-tap would need to activate it. The system might handle it, but safer to activate Barrels manually first to get the red mana in the pool, then cast Treetop.
Let me activate Barrels now. Rationale: fixing red mana for Treetop Freedom Fighters.
Then cast Treetop, then attack with all.
Let me also reply to opponent's chat: "That Day of Black Sun was rough. Let's see if the second Bear sticks around." I should respond. Something like: "It did its job. Your legend ruling yourself was painful to watch though." They played a second Earth King and had to bin it (legend rule) β I can tease about that. Keep it friendly.
Let me start: send chat + activate Barrels. These are independent? The chat is independent of game action. I can call send_chat_message and choose_action together? The instructions say make independent calls in the same block. Chat and game action are independent. But the game action result determines next steps. Let me send chat and activate Barrels in the same block.raw
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"message": "Choose spell or ability to play: Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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"respond_with": "choice=0, choice=1, etc. to pick an ability, or choice=no to activate nothing",
"context": "T7 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
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"tapped": false,
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"tapped": false,
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"name": "The Earth King",
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"is_you": false,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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"tapped": true,
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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"description": "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn."
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"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
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"available": true,
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"turn": 7,
"phase": "Precombat Main",
"step": "Precombat Main",
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"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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{
"tapped": false,
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"life": 20,
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{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
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"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4",
"playable": true
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{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
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},
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{
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"tapped": false,
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
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],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 8
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}Thinking (9355 chars)
Let me analyze the current state:
**My board (PilotA):**
- Barrels of Blasting Jelly (untapped) β {1}: Add one mana of any color (once per turn); {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 damage to target creature
- Callous Inspector p3 (1/1 menace, not sick)
- Callous Inspector p46 (1/1 menace, not sick)
- 5 Swamps (all untapped)
**My hand:**
- Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B}, 5/4) β when attacks, may sac another creature or artifact to draw a card and put +1/+1 counter
- Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}, 2/1 haste) β ETB create 1/1 white Ally token
**Opponent (PilotB):**
- Bear Token 4/4 (summoning sick)
- The Earth King 2/2 (not sick)
- 4 tapped lands (2 Forest, 2 Plains)
- 8 life, 4 cards in hand
The log says I planned to activate Barrels to produce red mana to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste. Wait β Barrels costs {1} to activate. So I tap a Swamp for {B}, pay {1} into Barrels, get {R}. Then Treetop costs {2}{R} β I need 2 more mana + the red. I have 5 Swamps. Tap 1 for the activation cost, Barrels gives red, then tap 3 more for {2} + ... wait, Treetop is {2}{R} = 3 mana total. Barrels gives the {R}, and I need {2} generic from two Swamps. So total: 1 Swamp for Barrels activation, 2 Swamps for the generic = 3 Swamps tapped, leaving 2 Swamps untapped.
Then I could attack with: Treetop (2/1 haste), two Inspectors (1/1 menace each), and the 1/1 Ally token is summoning sick (created this turn, can't attack).
Opponent's blockers: Bear 4/4 (sick, can't block? No wait β summoning sickness prevents attacking and tap abilities, NOT blocking. The Bear token entered this turn, so it's summoning sick β it can't attack but it CAN block. Wait, no! Summoning sickness only affects attacking and activated abilities with {T}. Blocking is fine. So the Bear CAN block.
Hmm wait, actually let me re-check: summoning sickness means a creature can't attack or use activated abilities with the tap symbol unless it's had haste or been under control since the beginning of the turn. Blocking is allowed. So the Bear 4/4 can block, and Earth King 2/2 can block.
My attackers if I cast Treetop: Inspector p3 (1/1 menace), Inspector p46 (1/1 menace), Treetop (2/1 haste). Opponent has 2 blockers (Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2). Menace requires 2+ blockers each. So if I attack with both Inspectors, each needs double blocks β opponent only has 2 creatures total, so they can double-block one Inspector and the other gets through, plus Treetop is unblockable-ish (they could block Treetop with one and then can't double-block either Inspector... let me think).
Opponent has exactly 2 blockers. Options:
- Double-block one Inspector (kills it probably), other Inspector gets through for 1, Treetop gets through for 2. Total 3 damage β opponent at 5.
- Block Treetop with one, double-block one Inspector: other Inspector through for 1. Total 1 damage.
- Block each of two attackers singly: can't block menace singly, so they can only block Treetop singly.
Best for opponent: block Treetop with Bear (kills Treetop), double-block one Inspector with... no wait, they only have 2 creatures. If Bear blocks Treetop, Earth King alone can't block a menace creature. So both Inspectors get through for 2. Total 2 damage β opponent at 6.
Or double-block Inspector with Bear + Earth King: Inspector dies (deals 1 to me, I get a Clue), other Inspector through for 1, Treetop through for 2 β 3 damage β opponent at 5.
So attacking with all three guarantees at least 2 damage, likely 3.
Alternative: cast Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B}) β 5/4, no haste, can't attack this turn. That doesn't help this turn's pressure but is a bigger body.
Actually, what's the best line? Opponent is at 8. I have lethal-ish pressure. Let me think about what maximizes win rate.
If I cast Treetop (3 mana via Barrels + 2 Swamps... wait, actually: Barrels activation {1} β tap Swamp β {B} β pay β Barrels produces {R}. Then Treetop {2}{R}: use {R} from Barrels + 2 Swamps for {2}. 3 Swamps tapped total, 2 left untapped.
Then attack with Treetop, both Inspectors. Opponent's best block minimizes damage: double-block an Inspector β 3 damage (1 from other Inspector + 2 from Treetop). Opponent at 5.
Wait, but also β when double-blocked Inspector dies, it deals 1 damage to me and I get a Clue. Fine.
Actually, could the opponent block Treetop with Earth King (2/2 kills 2/1, Earth King survives? Treetop 2/1 deals 2 to Earth King 2/2 β both die! Earth King 2/2 vs Treetop 2/1: Treetop deals 2 to Earth King, killing it; Earth King deals 2 to Treetop, killing it. That's a trade.) And Bear double-... no, Bear alone can't block a menace Inspector. So both Inspectors through for 2 β opponent at 6, but they lose Earth King.
Opponent will choose: double-block Inspector with both β lose nothing except... Bear 4/4 + Earth King 2/2 vs Inspector 1/1: Inspector deals 1 to one of them (Bear becomes 4/3 or Earth King dies? 1 damage to Earth King 2/2 β Earth King 2/1 survives). Inspector dies. They keep both creatures. Opponent at 5.
Hmm, so opponent's best is double-block, going to 5, keeping both creatures.
Then next turn opponent untaps with Bear 4/4 and Earth King 2/2, 4 cards in hand. They can attack with Bear (power 4+) triggering Earth King's land-fetch... wait, Earth King needs to attack? No β "Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack" β the Bear attacking alone triggers it, fetching a basic land.
Alternatively, I could hold Treetop and cast Beetle-Headed Merchants now (5 Swamps = {4}{B}). Then attack with both Inspectors. Opponent double-blocks one, other gets through for 1 β opponent at 7. Hmm, less damage this turn but bigger board.
Actually, let me reconsider. With Treetop line: opponent at 5 after combat, I have Treetop 2/1 + Ally 1/1 + Inspector(s) on board, 2 Swamps untapped. Next turn I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (need 5 mana β I'll have 6 Swamps after drawing... I have 5 Swamps, 3 tapped this turn; next turn all untap, 5 Swamps = exactly {4}{B}. Good.)
With Merchants line: opponent at 7, I have Merchants 5/4 + 2 Inspectors. They have Bear + Earth King untapped next turn with 4 cards.
The Treetop line deals more damage now and develops a token. Also, haste is valuable. Opponent at 5 vs 7 is a big difference.
Actually wait β should I also consider using Barrels' sacrifice ability? {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 to target creature. That could kill the Bear. But that costs 5 mana + tap, using all my mana, and then I can't cast Treetop. Killing the Bear is nice but opponent is tapped out and the Bear can't attack this turn anyway (it's summoning sick β entered this turn). Next turn it can attack though.
Hmm, actually let me think: the Bear is summoning sick this turn (entered on opponent's turn 7? No wait β it entered on opponent's turn, which was their turn 7. Now it's my turn 7. On opponent's next turn (turn 8), the Bear will have been under their control since the beginning of their turn, so it can attack.
Plan: Cast Treetop now with haste, attack with everything. Let's go with the planned line from the log.
Actually, wait. Let me reconsider whether to attack with both Inspectors or hold back. If I attack with all three and opponent double-blocks an Inspector, I lose an Inspector (take 1, get Clue), deal 3, opponent at 5. That seems good.
Is there a risk? Opponent is tapped out, so no combat tricks requiring mana... they have 4 cards in hand but all lands tapped. Instant-speed tricks need mana β they have none. So the attack is safe.
Also consider: should I activate Barrels for red first, or is there a better mana plan? Treetop costs {2}{R}. My only red source is Barrels ({1}: add any color). So: tap Swamp β {B} β activate Barrels paying {B} β get {R}. Then tap 2 Swamps for {B}{B} β cast Treetop with {R}{B}{B}. 2 Swamps remain.
Mana plan: I need to specify mana_plan. The auto-tap might not handle Barrels correctly. Let me activate Barrels first as a separate action, then cast Treetop.
Actually, the current pending action β I have priority in precombat main. The instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." Hmm, the last line says to call pass_priority. But that's from the game log context... Actually the user's message says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." That's odd β but I think the intent is that I should continue playing and use pass_priority to proceed through. But I have actions to take! I should activate Barrels first.
Wait, actually the log says "I'm activating Barrels of Blasting Jelly to produce red mana so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste this turn." So the stated plan is to activate Barrels. But the game state shows I haven't done it yet (Barrels untapped, all Swamps untapped, priority on me in precombat main).
The instruction "Call pass_priority" might just be the system's generic instruction. But my goal is to win. Let me check: do I have a pending action? The game state shows it's my priority in precombat main. I should activate Barrels' mana ability.
Let me get action choices first to see what's available.
Actually, let me just check get_action_choices to see the available actions.
The plan:
1. Activate Barrels ({1}: add red) β tap a Swamp for {B}, pay, get {R}.
2. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with {2}{R}.
3. Attack with Treetop + both Inspectors.
Let me startby getting action choices.Thinking (280 chars)
I want to activate the mana ability (choice 0) to add red mana so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters. The {1} means I need to pay 1 generic mana to activate it. I have 5 untapped Swamps. So tap 1 Swamp for the activation cost, then Barrels produces red.
Let me choose ability 0.raw
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
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},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
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},
{
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{
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],
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{
"tapped": false,
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],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
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"life": 20,
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{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "5",
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},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
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],
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]
},
{
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
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],
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{
"tapped": false,
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"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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}Thinking (681 chars)
I'm at turn 7, precombat main. The summary said I was activating Barrels of Blasting Jelly to produce red mana so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste. But looking at the state, Barrels is untapped and not activated yet. Wait, the log says "Activating Barrels' mana ability to add red" β but the state shows Barrels untapped, no mana pool shown. Actually Barrels' ability is "{1}: Add one mana of any color" β it doesn't require tapping, just once per turn. The stack is empty, so it seems the activation may not have happened yet, or it resolved and I have red mana in pool (mana pool isn't shown in this state dump).
Let me check action choices to see what's playable.Thinking (190 chars)
The Barrels of Blasting Jelly mana ability is resolving β I need to choose a color. I want red for Treetop Freedom Fighters. Red is choice index 3 (White=0, Blue=1, Black=2, Red=3, Green=4).
raw
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{
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{
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{
"tapped": false,
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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Let me get the current game state to see what's happening. The last action was choosing red for Barrels of Blasting Jelly's mana ability. Now I should have red mana in my pool to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste. Let me call pass_priority as instructed, or actually I should check my choices first. The instruction says "Call pass_priority."Let me do that.
pass_priority(until=my_turn)
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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Wait, it's combat phase but I haven't cast Treetop Freedom Fighters yet? The log said I activated Barrels to add red mana so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste this turn. But the game moved to combat... Hmm, maybe the mana ability activation passed priority and now we're at declare attackers. Wait, but I still have Treetop Freedom Fighters in hand. Maybe I should have cast it in precombat main. The game is now at declare attackers on turn 7. Did I miss my chance? The Barrels has red mana floating presumably.
Actually, wait β the board shows "Swamp (tapped)" and 4 untapped Swamps. Barrels is untapped. Hmm, the previous log said I activated Barrels' mana ability and chose red. But the Barrels doesn't show as used... Actually "Activate only once each turn" β it doesn't tap. So I have a red mana floating from Barrels.
But now it's declare attackers. I can't cast Treetop Freedom Fighters now with haste β well, I could cast it postcombat but it wouldn't attack. Hmm, too bad. Actually wait β maybe the game skipped my precombat main phase action because I passed? The log entries show my planned actions, and the last action was choosing red for Barrels. Then presumably priority passed and... Actually the opponent had no responses, so it should still be my precombat main with priority. But the decision says COMBAT - declare attackers. So somehow we moved to combat. Maybe after activating the mana ability, I passed priority which moved to combat? That seems like a misplay in the prior log, but regardless, I'm here now.
Current state: Opponent at 8 life, has Bear Token 4/4 (summoning sick) and The Earth King 2/2 (this one is the original from turn 6? No wait β turn 6 they played Earth King, then turn 7 they played a second Earth King and kept the original via legend rule... wait, the legend rule would make them sacrifice one. They kept the original (which is no longer summoning sick). The new one got sacrificed. So Earth King 2/2 can attack/block normally, and the Bear token from the new Earth King is summoning sick).
Actually wait, gy shows The Earth King in graveyard β yes, the second one was legend-ruled. The Bear Token 4/4 is sick (from the second Earth King this turn). The Earth King 2/2 on board is the original, which is now able to block.
My board: two Callous Inspectors 1/1 with menace. Opponent has two potential blockers: Earth King 2/2 (can block) and Bear 4/4 (sick, can't block). So only Earth King can block. Menace requires two blockers β Earth King alone can't block either Inspector. So both Inspectors get through for 2 damage. Opponent goes to 6.
Hmm, that's not lethal. But I also have floating red mana... I can't cast Freedom Fighters now during declare attackers β actually I could cast it after attackers are declared? No, it's a creature spell, needs main phase with empty stack. So no.
Wait β actually, can I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters at all now? No. The red mana from Barrels will empty from my pool at end of combat phase... Actually mana empties at the end of each step and phase. So the red mana will be lost when combat ends. Unless I use it... I have no instants. So it's wasted. Oh well.
Alternatively β should I attack with both? Yes. Menace means Earth King can't block alone. Both get through: 2 damage, opponent to 6.
Actually wait, let me reconsider: is there any reason not to attack? Opponent's Bear is sick so can't block. Earth King can't block menace creatures alone. So attacking with both is free damage. Opponent at 8 β 6.
Then postcombat, I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste, makes a 1/1 Ally token) β but the red mana will be gone by then. Can I still cast it? I'd need red mana. Barrels already used its once-per-turn activation. So no red available postcombat. Hmm! So I can't cast Freedom Fighters this turn at all. The red mana is wasted.
Wait, actually β maybe I can cast it right now? No, declare attackers doesn't give priority to cast creatures.
Hmm, actually let me re-check: after attackers are declared, there's a priority window, but creatures can't be cast then (no flash). So Freedom Fighters can't be cast this turn. Fine.
Alternatively, should I use the floating red for... nothing. OK.
Attack with both Inspectors. Opponent to 6. Then next turn: I have 5 Swamps + Barrels for red. I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste) + ally token, and attack with everything. Opponent at 6 with Bear 4/4 and Earth King 2/2 able to block. My attackers: two 1/1 menace Inspectors, 2/1 haste Freedom Fighters, 1/1 token (sick, can't attack). They have two blockers. Menace Inspectors each need 2 blockers β they have exactly 2 creatures, so they could double-block one Inspector, and the other Inspector + Freedom Fighters get through = 3 damage. Not lethal (6 β 3). Hmm.
What about Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} 5/4? I have 5 Swamps β that's exactly {4}{B}. Next turn I'd have 6 mana (5 swamps + ... wait I have 5 swamps total: board shows Swamp (tapped) + 4 Swamps = 5 total). Next turn I draw, play a land maybe (6th). Cast Merchants for 5, leaving 1 + Barrels red for... Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} = 3. Not enough both.
Let me think about the kill timeline. Opponent at 8, takes 2 β 6. Their turn 7: they have Bear 4/4 + Earth King 2/2. They might attack with Bear (power 4+) β triggers Earth King land search. They'd get a land. They attack for 4? I'm at 20, fine.
My turn 8: draw a card. Play land (if drawn). Mana: 6 swamps maybe + Barrels. Options:
- Cast Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}) using Barrels red: 2/1 haste + 1/1 ally. Attack with 2 Inspectors (menace), Freedom Fighters. Opponent has Bear + Earth King (2 blockers). They double-block one menace Inspector (trade 2/2 + 4/4 for 1/1? They'd kill the Inspector; Inspector death trigger: 1 damage to me, Clue token). Other Inspector + Freedom Fighters through: 3 damage β opponent at 3.
- Or cast Merchants: 5/4, no haste.
Alternatively, attack math if they don't block: 2+2+1 = 5 β opponent at 1.
Hmm, what about Barrels' sacrifice ability: {5}, {T}, sac: deal 5 to target creature. I could use that to kill the Bear next turn (5 swamps + tap Barrels). That clears a blocker.
Let me think about lethal on turn 8: Opponent at 6. My board: 2 Inspectors (1/1 menace each), plus whatever I cast. If I cast Freedom Fighters: attackers = Inspector, Inspector, Freedom Fighters (2/1). Blockers: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2. Optimal block for them: double-block an Inspector (kills it), let other Inspector (1) + FF (2) through = 3 damage. Opponent at 3. Not lethal.
If instead I use Barrels to kill Bear: costs {5} + tap + sac. Then I have 0 mana left (5 swamps). Attack with 2 Inspectors; only Earth King can block β can't block menace alone. 2 damage through. Opponent at 4. Not lethal, and I lose Barrels.
What if I draw a land turn 8 (6 mana)? Cast Freedom Fighters (3 mana: 2 swamps + red from Barrels), leaving 3 swamps. Can't do much else.
Kill likely on turn 9: Merchants attacks (5/4+), sac a Clue or token to draw. Opponent at 3-4 by then.
Actually, maybe better line: This turn (turn 7), postcombat, cast nothing. Save mana. Actually, wait β should I attack at all? Yes, free 2 damage.
Hmm, but actually β could there be a better attack? Only two attackers available. Both menace. Attack both.
One consideration: The Earth King trigger β when creatures with power 4+ attack, they ramp. The Bear will attack next turn likely. Fine, I'm at 20.
Also, my Inspectors: when they die, I take 1 and get a Clue. Fine.
So: attack with both Inspectors. Then pass through combat. Postcombat: no plays possible (red mana gone, Freedom Fighters uncastable... wait, is it? Postcombat main: I have 4 untapped swamps (one is tapped from... actually board shows one Swamp tapped and 4 untapped β the tapped one was from Barrels activation? No, Barrels doesn't tap. Hmm, why is one Swamp tapped? Maybe from casting something? Actually the log said turn 7: activate Barrels. Maybe the tapped Swamp is leftover from... I don't know. Anyway: 4 untapped Swamps + Barrels (already used this turn).
Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R}. I have black mana only. Can't cast. Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B}: I have exactly 4 untapped swamps = 4 mana, need 5. Can't cast. So postcombat: nothing. The red mana fizzles.
Turn 8: untap, draw. 5 swamps + maybe a land drop. Cast Freedom Fighters with Barrels red. Attack. Get opponent to 3ish. Turn 9: Merchants + attacks for lethal.
Alternatively turn 8: cast Merchants (5 mana), no attack from it (sick). Attack with Inspectors only β opponent double-blocks one with Bear+King? Wait, can they? Menace: can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. They have exactly 2 blockers. Double-block Inspector A, kill it. Inspector B through for 1. Opponent at 5. That line is worse for damage but develops Merchants. Then turn 9: attack with Merchants (5/4), Inspector (1/1 menace), and cast Freedom Fighters? Mana turn 9: 5 swamps + Barrels red β FF costs 3, leaves 2. Attack: Merchants 5/4 (they block with Bear 4/4? trade), Inspector menace needs double block β only Earth King left, can't block. So Inspector through for 1... Hmm.
Let me think about the fastest kill. Opponent at 6 after this attack (assuming they don't block, which they can't effectively... wait they CAN'T block at all: Earth King alone can't block menace; Bear is sick. So 2 damage guaranteed β 6).
Turn 8 play: draw unknown card. Land drop (assume 6th land if drawn; my lib has 27 cards). Mana available: 5 swamps + red from Barrels (+1 more swamp if I draw/play a land β 6).
Best turn 8: Cast FF (3 mana: red + 2 black). Board: 2 Inspectors, FF 2/1 haste, 1/1 ally token (sick). Attack: 2 menace Inspectors + FF. Opp blockers: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2. They'll double-block an Inspector (best: kills a menace creature). Damage through: 1 (Inspector) + 2 (FF) = 3 β opp at 3. My Inspector dies β I take 1 (19), get Clue.
Turn 9: draw. Mana: 5-6 swamps + Barrels red. Cast Merchants (5). Can't attack with it. Attack with: Inspector (menace), FF, ally token. Opp blockers: Bear, Earth King. Double-block... Inspector (1/1) β actually they might block FF with Bear and King double-blocks Inspector? Either way ~1-2 damage through. Opp at 1-2. Ugh, slow.
Alternative turn 8: Barrels sac to kill Bear (5 mana + tap). Then attack: 2 Inspectors, only King can block β can't (menace). 2 damage β opp at 4. Turn 9: cast Merchants + FF? Mana: 5 swamps (maybe 6 with land) β Merchants 5, FF needs red β Barrels is gone! So FF becomes uncastable unless I draw a red source. Hmm, my deck β do I have red lands? Unknown. FF needs red; Barrels was my only known red source. So sacrificing Barrels strands FF unless I draw red mana. Keep Barrels.
Better: turn 8 cast FF, attack, opp to 3. Turn 9: draw. If land: 6 swamps + red. Cast Merchants (5). Attack with Inspector, FF, token. They block: Bear + King double-block... which attacker? FF (2/1) is biggest non-menace? They can't single-block Inspector. Options: double-block Inspector, or block FF with one of them. Best for them: double-block Inspector (remove menace threat) OR Bear blocks FF, King... can't block Inspector alone. So either double-block Inspector: FF(2) + token(1) through β opp at 0! Wait: opp at 3, FF 2 + token 1 = 3 β lethal!
Wait let me recompute. Turn 8 attack: attackers Inspector A, Inspector B, FF. They double-block Inspector A (with Bear + King). Inspector A dies (1 damage to me, Clue). Inspector B (1) + FF (2) = 3 through. Opp: 6 β 3.
Turn 9: attackers: Inspector B (menace), FF (2/1), ally token (1/1). They have Bear + King. Blocks: double-block Inspector B (kills it, I take 1, Clue) β FF (2) + token (1) = 3 through β opp at 0. Lethal! Unless they have removal/bounce/lifegain. They have 4 cards in hand. Hmm.
Or they might block differently turn 8: Bear blocks FF (kills it), King can't block Inspector alone... so both Inspectors through: 2 damage β opp at 4. Then turn 9: attack with 2 Inspectors + token. Double-block one Inspector, other + token through: 2 β opp at 2. Turn 10: Merchants... slower. So their best block turn 8 is double-blocking an Inspector.
Anyway, attacking with both now is clearly right. Let me also consider: should I hold back one Inspector to avoid... no, no reason. Attack both.
Also chat: I should send a chat message occasionally. Let me send one this turn.
Plan: attack with both Inspectors. Then pass. Postcombat: nothing to cast (red mana wasted, sadly). Actually wait β can I cast FF during combat using the floating red? No, no flash. Right.
Hmm wait, actually let me double check whether the red mana is still floating and whether I could do anything with it during combat. No red instants/abilities in hand. Barrels' second ability is {5}{T} sac β needs 5 mana, I have 4 untapped swamps. Not enough. So red mana is wasted. OK.
Also next turn: 5 swamps + Barrels β cast FF. Good.
Let me attackwith all.raw
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"is_you": false,
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"id": "p53",
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"toughness": "4",
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"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p20"
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{
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"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"life": 8
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"defending": "PilotB",
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p46",
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"toughness": "1"
}
]
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}Thinking (3733 chars)
Let me look at the current game state. Based on the recap:
- I'm at 20 life, opponent at 8 life.
- Opponent has: Earth King (2/2? actually 3/2 but maybe got -1/-1? No wait β Day of Black Sun X=0 killed the Bear token. Actually the original Earth King was 3/2, then second Earth King played, legend rule kept original. They have a fresh sick 4/4 Bear plus original Earth King 2/2... hmm, the recap says "Earth King 2/2" β maybe Day of Black Sun gave -1/-1? No, Day of Black Sun with X=0 destroys creatures with MV 0. Wait, actually Day of Black Sun gives -X/-X? Let me think. Day of Black Sun: "As an additional cost, choose X. Destroy each creature with mana value X or less." Hmm, actually the card "Day of Black Sun" from Avatar set: {X}{B}{B} sorcery: Destroy each creature with mana value X or less. So X=0 destroys tokens only.
But the recap says Earth King is 2/2 now β maybe Suki's anthem was +1/+1 and it wore off when Suki died. Suki, Courageous Rescuer might give other creatures +1/+1 or something. So Earth King went from 3/2 (with anthem) to 2/2 (base). That makes sense.
- Turn 7: Opponent played second Earth King, kept original via legend rule, has a fresh summoning-sick 4/4 Bear plus Earth King 2/2, all lands tapped, at 8 life.
- I activated Barrels for red mana, but realized I can't cast Freedom Fighters until postcombat when red will be gone (red mana empties at end of step). Wait β actually mana empties at end of each step/phase. So activating Barrels in precombat main means red mana is gone by postcombat main. Hmm, but the recap says "My red mana from Barrels is floating but I can't cast Freedom Fighters until postcombat (when the red will be gone), so I'm just attacking with both menace Inspectors."
Wait, that's odd. Treetop Freedom Fighters has haste, so it could attack this turn if cast precombat. Why couldn't I cast it precombat? Maybe I don't have enough mana? Let me count: I have 5 Swamps (played lands turns 1-5), plus... turn 6 I cast Barrels (1 mana?) and second Callous Inspector (1 mana). Turn 7, I have how many lands? 5 Swamps, no land played turn 7 yet maybe? The recap says "I have two menace Inspectors and 5 untapped Swamps."
Treetop Freedom Fighters probably costs {1}{R} (2/1 haste for 1R is a classic). With 5 Swamps + 1 red from Barrels = 6 mana, I could cast it precombat with haste and attack. But the recap says I can't cast it until postcombat... that doesn't make sense unless Freedom Fighters costs more, like {3}{R} or {2}{R}{R}? Hmm.
Actually wait β maybe the issue is the red mana: Barrels of Blasting Jelly's mana ability might require sacrificing? "Barrels of Blasting Jelly" β an artifact that taps for any color and can be sacrificed for 5 damage? If activating the mana ability doesn't sacrifice it, fine.
Hmm, actually the recap on turn 7 says: "I activated Barrels of Blasting Jelly's mana ability and now choose red so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste this turn." Then next: "My red mana from Barrels is floating but I can't cast Freedom Fighters until postcombat (when the red will be gone), so I'm just attacking with both menace Inspectors."
That's contradictory. Maybe what happened: I activated Barrels during... hmm. Or maybe the game auto-passed and it's now declare attackers phase, and casting a creature isn't possible during combat. The red mana was added in precombat main, but then priority passed... Actually if I add mana in main phase, I can still cast in main phase. Unless the mana was added during the beginning of combat or something.
Anyway, the current instruction: "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." So I should call pass_priority and see what happens.
Let me justcall pass_priority and see the board state.pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=0)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select blockers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "blockers=p5:p1,p6:p2 (blocker:attacker) or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T7 Combat/Declare Blockers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
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"life": 8,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G}",
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
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"power": "0",
"id": "p16",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
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"is_you": false,
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"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
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"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
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"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"id": "p46",
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p31"
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"life": 20
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],
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"name": "Bear Token",
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"power": "4",
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
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"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
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}
],
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p3",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"
]
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"
]
}
],
"recent_chat": [
"PilotA: It did its job! Though watching you legend-rule your own Earth King had to hurt. Let's see how you handle my menace squad."
],
"stop_reason": "combat"
}raw
{
"success": true
}raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T7 Combat/Declare Blockers (PilotA)",
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"id": "p37"
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"is_you": true,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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"id": "p19"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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],
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"life": 8,
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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"power": "2",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G}",
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
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"id": "p16",
"toughness": "3"
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},
{
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
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"id": "p35"
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],
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"is_you": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
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"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
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"id": "p39"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"life": 20
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
],
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
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]
},
{
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"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
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}
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{
"id": "p53",
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"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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],
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"is_you": true,
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"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
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"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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],
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"life": 8,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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],
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}Thinking (1307 chars)
Combat damage assignment: My Callous Inspector (1/1) is blocked by The Earth King (2/2) and Bear Token (4/4). I need to assign 1 damage. The other Inspector got through for 1, so opponent goes to 7. I should kill the Earth King if possible, but 1 damage won't kill either. Earth King is 2/2, Bear is 4/4. 1 damage to Earth King leaves it at 2/1 β damage doesn't reduce toughness permanently, but for this combat, assigning 1 to Earth King won't kill it. Assigning to Bear also won't kill. Hmm, the question is which to damage. Since neither dies, it doesn't matter much. But Earth King could matter if I cast Swampsnare Trap later... Actually, I should assign to the Earth King to potentially set up a kill later? Damage wears off at end of turn. There's no way to deal more damage this turn realistically. Actually wait β could I assign 1 to Earth King and then... nothing else deals damage. It doesn't matter much. Let me assign to the Earth King since it's the more valuable card (generates bears, ramps), and if I have some way to finish it... I don't. Either way, assign 1 to Earth King. Actually, one consideration: if I assign to the Bear, nothing happens. If I assign to Earth King, nothing happens either. But maybe opponent has atrick? No, opponent is tapped out. I'll assign 1 to Earth King.
raw
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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}Thinking (82 chars)
Letme continue playing. I need to call pass_priority to see what's happening next.
raw
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"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
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],
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},
{
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],
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},
{
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],
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}Thinking (5434 chars)
Let me assess the situation. It's turn 7, combat, after blockers. My Callous Inspector got through (one was blocked by Earth King and Bear, the other got through for 1... wait, looking at the log, one Inspector got through, opponent at 7).
Wait, the combat shows: "blocked by The Earth King, Bear Token -> PilotB | Callous Inspector -> PilotB". So one Inspector was double-blocked by Earth King and Bear; the other Callous Inspector is unblocked and hitting PilotB.
Wait, but the log said "My menace Inspectors attacked; one got through (opponent to 7), the other was double-blocked by Earth King and the Bear. My 1/1 Inspector dies either way, so I'll ping the Earth King."
Hmm, actually the damage assignment already happened (I assigned 1 damage to Earth King, and the rest... wait no. My Inspector is 1/1, blocked by Earth King 2/2 and Bear 4/4. I assign 1 damage to Earth King. My Inspector takes 2 damage from Earth King (ordered first? Actually with double block, I order blockers and assign damage).
Now it's after combat damage? No β "Turn 7 COMBAT" with "Play instants and activated abilities" β this could be after combat damage step or end of combat. The board shows Callous Inspector 1/1 (tapped) still on my battlefield, and there's a Clue Token on my battlefield. So the blocked Inspector died (giving me a Clue token and dealing 1 to me β I'm at 19). The unblocked Inspector survived and is tapped.
Wait, actually looking: my battlefield has Barrels, Callous Inspector 1/1 (tapped), Clue Token, and 5 Swamps (one tapped). So the surviving Inspector is the tapped one. The dead one is in graveyard (Callous Inspector in gy).
My hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} 5/4, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste.
I have 4 untapped Swamps. My choice: activate Clue Token ({2}, sac, draw a card) or pass.
Should I crack the Clue now? It's after combat damage, still combat phase (end of combat step probably). I have 4 mana untapped. My plan for the turn: postcombat main, I want to cast Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B} = 5 mana). I have 4 untapped Swamps + Barrels ({1}: add one mana of any color, once per turn). Wait, Barrels was already activated this turn for red mana. It says "Activate only once each turn." So I can't use Barrels again this turn.
Hmm wait, the log says I activated Barrels this turn to add red to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters... but then I noted "My red mana from Barrels is floating but I can't cast Freedom Fighters until postcombat (when the red will be gone)". Wait, mana empties at end of each step and phase. So the red mana from Barrels activated in precombat main would empty when moving to combat. So it's gone.
Actually wait β did I activate Barrels in precombat main? The log says turn 7: "I'm activating Barrels of Blasting Jelly to produce red mana so I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste this turn." Then later "My red mana from Barrels is floating but I can't cast Freedom Fighters until postcombat (when the red will be gone), so I'm just attacking". Hmm, that seems like a misplay β the red mana emptied. So now it's combat, 4 Swamps untapped (5th was tapped for Barrels activation β Barrels costs {1} to activate).
Current state: 4 untapped Swamps, hand = Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B}), Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}).
Postcombat main: I have 4 Swamps untapped + one tapped. To cast Beetle-Headed Merchants I need 5 mana ({4}{B}). I only have 4 untapped. Barrels can't be activated again this turn (once per turn). So I can't cast Merchants this turn unless... hmm.
Can I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters? {2}{R} β I need red. No red source available now (Barrels already used). So no.
Options now: crack Clue ({2}, draw a card) β could draw into something useful. With 4 mana, cracking Clue leaves 2 mana. Not much else to do. Cracking Clue is fine β it draws a card, maybe a land or a removal spell. Then postcombat, if I drew a Swamp, I could play it and cast Merchants with 5 mana!
Actually that's a good reason to crack the Clue now: chance to draw a land (Swamp) to play postcombat, enabling Beetle-Headed Merchants. 27 cards in library, how many lands? I've played 5 Swamps; deck probably has ~17 lands. Let's say ~12 lands left in 27 β decent chance (~44%).
Even if I don't draw a land, drawing a card is good. The Clue costs 2 mana which I'd otherwise not use for anything this turn (can't cast either card in hand). Actually wait β should I save the Clue? The Clue doesn't expire. But mana would go unused otherwise. Cracking now to potentially draw a Swamp to enable Merchants this turn is the best play. Even if I draw a non-land, I still have the card for next turn.
Alternatively, should I not crack and keep mana up? I have no instants in hand. No reason to keep mana up. Crack the Clue.
Opponent at 7 life, board: Bear 4/4 (sick, will be untapped next turn), Earth King 2/2 (took 1 damage? I assigned 1 damage to it β so it's a 2/2 with 1 damage marked until end of turn... damage clears at cleanup. Actually the Earth King blocked and took 1 damage from my Inspector; it's still alive with 1 damage marked, which clears at end of turn).
Next turn: I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4) with 5 Swamps + maybe more. Also Barrels' {5} sac ability to deal 5 to a creature (e.g., the Bear).
Plan: crack Clue now, hoping for a Swamp. Then postcombat, play land if drawn, cast Merchants if possible.
Let me activatethe Clue Token.raw
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 27,
"life": 19,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "5",
"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 116,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": true,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [],
"blockers": [
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.",
"name": "Clue Token",
"source_card": "Clue Token"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 363,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=my_turn)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T7 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 26,
"life": 19,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "5",
"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "Swamp",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 118,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Swamp",
"index": 0,
"action": "land",
"id": "p59"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 367,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}Thinking (2060 chars)
Let me analyze the current state. It's turn 7 postcombat main. I have:
- Hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants, Swamp, Treetop Freedom Fighters
- Battlefield: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Callous Inspector 1/1 (tapped), 4 tapped Swamps, 2 untapped Swamps
- Untapped lands: 2, Land drops remaining: 1
Opponent: 7hp, Bear Token 4/4 (sick), The Earth King 2/2, all lands tapped, 4 cards in hand.
I have 2 untapped Swamps. Beetle-Headed Merchants costs {4}{B} = 5 mana. I can't cast it this turn with only 2 untapped.
Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. I only have 2 untapped Swamps, and Barrels already used its once-per-turn mana ability this turn (I activated it earlier this turn). So I can't cast Freedom Fighters this turn.
Wait, the clue draw β I cracked the Clue and drew... looking at my hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants, Swamp, Treetop Freedom Fighters. So I drew a Swamp from the Clue (hand previously was Beetle-Headed Merchants, Treetop Freedom Fighters after casting the second Inspector... actually let me not worry).
So the only play available is playing the Swamp land. That gives me 6 Swamps total (one tapped... wait, 4 tapped + 2 untapped + new one = 7 lands? Let me count: bf shows Swamp (tapped) x4, Swamp, Swamp = 6 Swamps, plus Barrels. Playing this Swamp makes 7 lands.
With 7 lands next turn, I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5 mana) and still have 2 left over. Or cast Freedom Fighters with red from Barrels.
Should I play the Swamp? Yes, definitely β playing a land is free and enables Merchants next turn. No reason to hold it... well, holding could bluff, but the land drop is more valuable. Play the Swamp.
Then pass. Next turn: 7 lands untap. I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants for 5, leaving 2. Opponent at 7 life with a 4/4 Bear (no longer sick next turn β it will be able to block) and Earth King 2/2.
Actually, let me think about next turn's attack. Opponent's Bear will be unsick on their turn 8, and they can attack with it plus Earth King toramp lands. But that's their turn.
For now: play Swamp, pass the turn.raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T7 Postcombat Main/Postcombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 26,
"life": 19,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "5",
"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 4,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 28,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 119,
"untapped_lands": 3,
"game_seq": 370,
"land_drops_used": 1,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=102)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T7 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 5,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 27,
"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Forest",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p60",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G}",
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 0"
],
"power": "0",
"id": "p16",
"toughness": "3",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"id": "p11"
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"id": "p33"
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
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"is_you": true,
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"name": "Bear Token",
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"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "The Earth King",
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"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
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"life": 7,
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
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"id": "p21"
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{
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"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
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{
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"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
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"id": "p4"
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
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"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
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"id": "p5"
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
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"is_you": false,
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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{
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"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p7"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p8"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p31"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p59"
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"life": 19
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{
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{
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"index": 2,
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"id": "p60",
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"toughness": "2"
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{
"name": "All attack",
"index": 3,
"choice_type": "special",
"id": "all"
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"id": "p11"
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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{
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{
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"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
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"name": "Razor Rings",
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"id": "p21"
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{
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
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{
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"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"id": "p4"
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
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{
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{
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"id": "p46",
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p59"
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"life": 19
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"power": "4",
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"toughness": "2"
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{
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"id": "p11"
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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{
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{
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"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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{
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
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"id": "p21"
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{
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"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
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{
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"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"id": "p4"
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
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],
"id": "p5"
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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{
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p7"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p9"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p31"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p59"
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{
"name": "Forest",
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{
"name": "Forest",
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{
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{
"name": "Plains",
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{
"name": "Plains",
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{
"name": "Plains",
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"id": "p78"
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{
"name": "Plains",
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"index": 7,
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{
"name": "Plains",
"target_type": "card",
"index": 8,
"id": "p80"
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{
"name": "Plains",
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"id": "p81"
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]
},
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"name": "Forest",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
}
],
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{
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"ability_text": "Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.",
"name": "The Earth King",
"source_card": "The Earth King"
}
],
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"game_seq": 399,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
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"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T7 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotB)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
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"is_you": true,
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"name": "Bear Token",
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"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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"id": "p19"
},
{
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"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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"rules": [
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"Haste"
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
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"life": 7,
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
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],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "4",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
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"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
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"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
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"id": "p35"
}
],
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"is_you": false,
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{
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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"id": "p59"
}
],
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"life": 19
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"defending": "PilotA",
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{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
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"defending": "PilotA",
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{
"name": "Forest",
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
}
],
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"success": true
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"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
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"context": "T7 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotB)",
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{
"hand_size": 3,
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
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"is_you": true,
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
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"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{G/W}{G/W}",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"power": "4",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
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"life": 19
}
],
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{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Forest",
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
}
],
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"stop_reason": "stack_resolved",
"warning": "The stack was already empty, so nothing was passed and you still have priority. Play a card or ability now, or call pass_priority without until to move on."
}raw
{
"success": true
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{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T8 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"is_you": true,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
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"toughness": "1",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
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"life": 13,
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{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"power": "5",
"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4",
"playable": true
},
{
"name": "Mountain",
"is_land": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
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"is_you": false,
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
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"+1/+1": 2
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"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 26,
"life": 7
}
],
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{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"index": 0,
"action": "activate",
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"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to ..."
],
"id": "p39"
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{
"mana_cost": "{4}{B}",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
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"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "Mountain",
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"action": "land",
"id": "p87"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"index": 3,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p29",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "1"
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Let me analyze the board state.
I'm at 13 life, opponent at 7 life.
My board: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Callous Inspector 1/1 (menace), 6 Swamps.
My hand: Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} 5/4, Mountain, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 haste.
Opponent's board: Bear Token 4/4 (tapped), Forest, Forest, Forest 2/2 (tapped, 2 +1/+1 counters β this is an earthbent land from Toph), Plains x3 (tapped), The Earth King 2/2, Toph, the Blind Bandit 2/3 (sick β summoning sickness).
Wait, Toph has "sick" tag. Toph's power equals number of +1/+1 counters on lands they control, which is 2. So Toph is a 2/3 base, power = 2... actually the oracle text says "Toph's power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control." Base power 2 becomes 2 due to 2 counters. Toph is 2/3 with summoning sickness.
Opponent is at 7 life. They have untapped: Forest (one untapped Forest? Let me check: Forest (tapped), Forest, Forest 2/2 (tapped...). So they have one untapped Forest. Their lands: 3 Forests (one is a 2/2 creature land, tapped), 3 Plains (all tapped). So one untapped Forest.
Opponent hand: 3 cards.
My plan: Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B}) using 5 of my 6 swamps. Then attack with Callous Inspector (menace). Opponent's blockers: Bear 4/4 (tapped but can block next turn... wait it's tapped now β it attacked last turn or was used? It's tapped, so it can't block this turn). Earth King 2/2 can block. Toph is summoning sick but can block (sickness only prevents attacking and tap abilities). The Forest 2/2 is tapped, can't block.
So untapped potential blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. That's two creatures β they could double-block the menace Inspector.
Alternatively, I could use Barrels to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste this turn: activate Barrels ({1}: add red) β wait, I need to think about mana. Barrels' ability costs {1} to activate and adds one mana of any color. So tap 1 swamp for the ability, get red. Then cast Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R}: needs 2 generic + red. I have 6 swamps: 1 for Barrels activation, red from Barrels, plus 2 more swamps = 3 mana total for the 2/1 haste. That leaves 3 swamps untapped.
Or cast Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} β 5 mana, leaving 1 swamp.
Key question: can I kill the opponent this turn or set up lethal next turn? Opponent at 7.
Option A: Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4). Attack with Inspector 1/1 menace. Opponent blocks with Earth King + Toph (double block), kills Inspector, I ping one of them for 1... Inspector's death trigger deals 1 damage to ME, not opponent. Callous Inspector: "When this dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token." So it deals 1 to me. Hmm, that takes me to 12. I get a Clue.
Then opponent untaps, has Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2. They can attack with Bear (power 4+) triggering Earth King's land search. Actually if they attack with Bear alone, Earth King triggers: "Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search library for up to that many basic lands" β one creature with power 4+, so search 1 land.
I'm at 13 (or 12 if Inspector dies). Next turn I attack with Beetle-Headed Merchants and Inspector β Merchants isn't menace, so Bear + others can block.
Option B: Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste (via Barrels red mana). Attack with Inspector (menace) + Freedom Fighters 2/1. Opponent's untapped blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. Freedom Fighters can be blocked by one creature; Inspector needs two. They have exactly two blockers. So either they double-block Inspector (killing it, I take 1 from its trigger, get Clue) and Freedom Fighters gets through for 2, or they block Freedom Fighters with one and Inspector gets through for 1... wait, they can't single-block Inspector due to menace. If they block Freedom Fighters with one creature, the other blocker alone can't block Inspector, so Inspector gets through for 1. Total damage: 2 + 1 = 3 if they double-block Inspector? No wait β if they double-block Inspector, Freedom Fighters is unblocked for 2. If they block Freedom Fighters with one, Inspector unblocked for 1, and Freedom Fighters (2/1) vs blocker: Earth King 2/2 kills Freedom Fighters and survives? Freedom Fighters 2/1 deals 2 to Earth King 2/2, killing it; Earth King deals 2 to Freedom Fighters, killing it. Trade. Or Toph 2/3 blocks Freedom Fighters: Freedom Fighters dies, Toph survives (takes 2, has 3 toughness).
Hmm wait, actually also, when Treetop Freedom Fighters enters, it creates a 1/1 white Ally token. So I'd have an extra 1/1 attacker! That changes the math.
So attack with: Inspector 1/1 menace, Freedom Fighters 2/1, Ally token 1/1. Blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3 (both untapped, Toph sick but can block).
Opponent must double-block Inspector to stop it. Then they have no blockers left for Freedom Fighters and Ally token β 3 damage through. Opponent at 7 β 4. Inspector dies to double block (deals 1 to them? No β Inspector's triggered ability deals 1 damage to me and I get a Clue). Wait, but when Inspector dies, I assign its 1 damage to one of the blockers β ping Earth King or Toph for 1. Earth King 2/2 takes 1 β survives at 2/2 with 1 damage... damage marked, still alive. Actually 1 damage to a 2/2 doesn't kill. Toph 2/3 takes 1, survives.
Hmm, but wait β Inspector's death trigger: "it deals 1 damage to you" β that's to me, the controller. So I go to 12. I get a Clue token.
After combat: opponent at 4. My board: Beetle-Headed Merchants still in hand, Freedom Fighters (if unblocked, survives), Ally token 1/1, Barrels, 6 swamps (well, tapped some).
Actually let me recount mana for Option B: 6 swamps. Activate Barrels: tap 1 swamp β 5 untapped + red floating. Cast Freedom Fighters {2}{R}: use red + 2 swamps β 3 untapped swamps left. That's fine.
Then next turn: opponent at 4. I draw a card. I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants. Attack with Merchants 5/4, Freedom Fighters 2/1, Ally 1/1. Opponent's board: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2, plus whatever they play (they have 3 cards in hand and 7 lands). Hmm, they might stabilize. Also they might gain life? No life gain seen so far.
Alternatively Option A: Cast Merchants this turn. Attack with Inspector only. They double-block with Earth King + Toph, Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue, ping something for 1). No damage to opponent this turn. But then next turn I have Merchants 5/4 + can cast Freedom Fighters... but I won't have red mana except via Barrels again.
Wait β I have a Mountain in hand! I could play the Mountain this turn as my land drop. Then I have red mana available every turn. That changes things.
Option C: Play Mountain (land drop), cast Beetle-Headed Merchants {4}{B} with 5 swamps. Board: Merchants 5/4, Inspector 1/1, Barrels, 5 swamps tapped, 1 swamp + Mountain untapped. Attack with Inspector; they double-block, kill it, I ping Earth King (or Toph). I take 1 from trigger, get Clue. Opponent stays at 7.
Hmm, but is it better to cast Freedom Fighters with haste for immediate damage? Let me think about the clock.
Opponent at 7. My damage sources: Inspector (1/turn if unblocked β but they can double-block), Merchants (5/turn once in play, not menace, they have Bear 4/4 to block... Bear blocks Merchants: 5/4 vs 4/4, Bear dies, Merchants survives with 4 damage marked? Merchants 5/4 takes 4, has 4 toughness β dies too. Trade. Hmm, or Merchants' attack trigger: sacrifice a creature/artifact to draw a card and put +1/+1 counter β 6/5, kills Bear and survives at 6/5 with 4 damage marked.
Let me think about what kills the opponent fastest.
Current turn 8. Opponent at 7, tapped out except 1 Forest, 3 cards in hand.
Fastest lethal: I need to deal 7. Menace Inspector gets through only if they can't field 2 blockers. They have Earth King + Toph as untapped blockers (Toph sick can't attack but CAN block). The tapped Bear and tapped Forest-land can't block this turn.
If I cast Freedom Fighters (haste) + Ally token: attackers = Inspector (menace), FF 2/1, Ally 1/1. They have 2 blockers. Inspector requires 2 blockers. So optimal block: double-block Inspector. FF + Ally get through: 3 damage. Opponent 7β4.
Alternatively they could let Inspector through (1 damage) and block FF and Ally β 1 damage. They'll choose double-block on Inspector? That kills Inspector but takes 3. Or block FF with Earth King (trade, FF 2/1 kills Earth King 2/2? 2 damage to Earth King kills it; Earth King 2 damage kills FF β mutual destruction), block Ally with Toph (Ally dies, Toph fine), Inspector through for 1. Opponent 7β6 but loses Earth King and... no wait, that seems bad for them too. Actually killing FF and Ally while taking 1: they trade Earth King for FF, Toph eats the Ally. They go to 6. Then next turn I cast Merchants... they have Bear, Toph, Forest-land to block.
Their best is probably double-block Inspector, take 3, go to 4. Then my board: FF 2/1, Ally 1/1, Barrels, Clue. Their board: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2 (took 1 ping from Inspector), Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2. They untap, 7 lands + maybe more. They attack with Bear + Forest-land? Bear 4/4 triggers Earth King ramp if Earth King... no, Earth King trigger is when creatures with power 4+ attack β search lands. They attack with Bear 4/4 and Forest 2/2 and Toph 2/3: I have FF 2/1 and Ally 1/1 to block. I'm at 12 (after Inspector trigger). Bear trample? No trample. I block Bear with... FF 2/1 blocks Bear: FF dies, Bear takes 2. Ally blocks Forest 2/2: Ally dies, Forest takes 1. Toph 2/3 unblocked: 2 damage β I go to 10. Hmm, or I let Bear through: 4 damage β 8.
Then my turn: I draw, cast Merchants, attack with Merchants 5/4 (sac Ally or Clue... I have Clue token β "sacrifice another creature or artifact" β Clue is an artifact! I can sac the Clue to draw a card and pump Merchants to 6/5). Attack with Merchants + FF + Ally. They block with Bear + Toph + Earth King + Forest-land... They have 4 blockers, I have 3 attackers. They block Merchants with Bear (trade-ish: Merchants 6/5 vs Bear 4/4: Bear dies, Merchants survives), FF with something, Ally with something. No damage through. Opponent at 4, stabilized? They have 3 cards in hand β could have more plays.
Hmm, this is getting complicated. Let me reconsider.
Actually, maybe the better play: cast Beetle-Headed Merchants now (main phase), then attack with Inspector. If they double-block Inspector, fine β I get a Clue, ping Earth King. Next turn attack with Merchants 5/4 + sac Clue/Inspector? No, Inspector died.
Wait, actually β maybe I shouldn't attack with Inspector into double blocks at all. Maybe hold back? No, that's too passive. The Inspector's job is to force double-blocks.
Let me reconsider: What about playing Mountain + casting Freedom Fighters (using Mountain for red + 2 swamps), keeping 4 swamps untapped... no wait, I don't need untapped swamps. Actually with Mountain in play, I don't need Barrels for red. So: play Mountain, cast FF {2}{R} using Mountain + 2 swamps β 4 swamps untapped. Could I also cast Merchants? {4}{B} = 5 mana; I have 4 swamps left β no. So either Merchants or FF this turn (unless I use Barrels: activate Barrels for 1 generic... Barrels adds one mana of any color. 6 swamps + Barrels = 7 mana potential but Barrels ability costs 1 to activate, so net it's like filtering: tap 1 swamp + Barrels ability β 1 mana of any color. Net mana: 6 swamps produce 6 black; spend 1 on Barrels ability β get 1 of any color. Total available: 5 black + 1 any = 6 mana. Plus Mountain if I play it = 7 mana total, but only 6 this turn without Mountain...
With Mountain played: 6 swamps + 1 Mountain = 7 lands. Cast Merchants {4}{B} (5 mana: 4 swamps + ... wait {4}{B} needs one black specifically. Use 5 swamps. Left: 1 swamp + Mountain = 2 mana = can cast FF {2}{R}! Yes!
So: Play Mountain. Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants using 5 swamps. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters using Mountain + 1 swamp. Board: Merchants 5/4 (sick, can't attack), FF 2/1 haste, Ally token 1/1 (sick β tokens have summoning sickness), Inspector 1/1 menace. Attack with Inspector + FF. Opponent blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3 (untapped; Bear and Forest-land tapped).
They double-block Inspector β FF gets through for 2. Opponent 7β5. Inspector dies: I take 1 (β12), get Clue, ping Earth King (1 damage marked).
Or they block FF with Earth King (trade β FF kills Earth King, Earth King kills FF) and... Inspector can't be single-blocked by Toph, so Inspector through for 1. Opponent 7β6, loses Earth King.
They'll likely double-block Inspector and take 2. Or actually β wait, can they block FF with Toph and let Inspector through? Inspector 1 damage, FF blocked by Toph (FF dies, Toph takes 2, survives as 2/3 with 2 marked). Opponent 7β6, keeps both creatures, kills FF. That's probably their best: take 1, kill FF, keep both blockers. Hmm. But then FF's death... no death trigger. Ally token already in play (sick).
Then next turn: I have Merchants 5/4, Inspector 1/1, Ally 1/1, Barrels, Clue? No Clue (Inspector didn't die). Lands: 6 swamps + Mountain, mostly tapped... next turn untap all. Opponent at 6.
Hmm, each line has merits. Let me compare:
Line 1 (Merchants + FF, attack Inspector+FF): Worst case opponent blocks FF with Toph, takes 1 β at 6. My board next turn: Merchants, Inspector, Ally, Barrels, 7 lands. Their board: Bear, Earth King, Toph (2 damage marked heals at cleanup... damage heals at end of turn, so Toph back to full), Forest-land 2/2, ~7-8 lands, 3 cards.
Line 2 (FF only via Barrels, keep 3 swamps): attack Inspector + FF + Ally (Ally has haste? No! The Ally token from FF's ETB β FF has haste but the token doesn't. Token enters this turn, summoning sick, can't attack). Right, so Ally can't attack this turn. Attackers: Inspector + FF. Same as Line 1 but without Merchants in play. Worse.
Line 3 (Merchants only, attack Inspector): they double-block Inspector with Earth King + Toph, Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue, ping Earth King for 1 β doesn't kill). Opponent stays at 7. Next turn: Merchants + Ally? No Ally (FF not cast). My board: Merchants, Barrels, Clue, 7 lands (6 swamps + Mountain or 7 swamps). Their board: full. Attack with Merchants: they block with Bear (4/4). Merchants attack trigger: sac Clue β draw, Merchants 6/5. 6/5 vs 4/4: Bear dies, Merchants survives (4 damage marked). No player damage. Opponent at 7 still. Hmm, slow.
Line 1 seems best β develop Merchants AND get FF in with haste damage. Actually wait, in Line 1, can opponent double-block Inspector AND block FF? They have exactly 2 untapped blockers (Earth King, Toph). Double-block Inspector uses both β FF unblocked β 2 damage. Or they split: 1 blocker on FF, Inspector unblocked (menace) β 1 damage + FF likely dies or trades. Their options: take 2 and kill Inspector, or take 1 and kill FF (blocking with Toph), or take 1 and trade Earth King for FF.
Taking 1 (block FF with Toph) leaves them at 6 with all creatures except... FF dies. But then my Inspector still alive, Merchants alive. Next turn I attack with Merchants + Inspector + Ally. Blockers: Bear, Earth King, Toph, Forest-land (4 blockers, all untapped by then). They double-block Inspector, block Merchants with Bear, block Ally with Forest-land. Merchants sac trigger: sac... Inspector is being blocked, can I sac it? Merchants' trigger: "you may sacrifice another creature or artifact" β yes, sac Inspector (it's attacking, still on board during declare attackers when trigger resolves). Wait, but if I sac Inspector before blockers... The trigger resolves after attackers declared, before declare blockers? No β trigger goes on stack when Merchants attacks, resolves before blockers are declared. If I sac Inspector, it's removed from combat. Then they can't double-block it. Blockers: Bear blocks Merchants (6/5 after pump), Forest-land blocks Ally, Earth King and Toph... block nothing. Merchants 6/5 vs Bear 4/4: Bear dies, Merchants survives. No player damage. Opponent at 6. Hmm. But I drew a card from sac, plus Inspector death β Clue + 1 damage to me.
Alternatively sac the Clue instead (if I have one) β keep Inspector attacking, they double-block Inspector, Bear blocks Merchants (6/5 vs 4/4, Bear dies), Forest blocks Ally. Inspector dies to double block, ping Earth King... 1 damage to Earth King. Still no player damage. Opponent at 6.
Ugh, they can stabilize at 6 with Bear trading for Merchants. Then what? My board: Inspector (if not sacked), Ally, Barrels, Clue(s). Their board: Earth King, Toph, Forest-land, lands, cards. I'm at ~11-12. They start attacking with Earth King + Toph + Forest-land (3 creatures, 6 power... Earth King 2 + Toph 2 + Forest 2 = 6). I block with Inspector/Ally... This could grind out. They're at 6 though, and I have Barrels' {5} sac ability: 5 damage to target creature β can kill a blocker. And Clues to draw.
Hmm wait, let me recount opponent's life. They're at 7. Let me re-examine: can I get lethal THIS turn? 7 damage needed. Max damage this turn: Inspector 1 + FF 2 = 3 (with haste). Merchants can't attack (sick). No. So no lethal this turn.
What about next turn? If this turn I develop Merchants + FF and attack (best case they take 2, go to 5; worst case take 1, go to 6).
Actually, wait. Let me reconsider blocking scenarios more carefully. After I cast Merchants + FF and attack with Inspector + FF:
Opponent's perspective: at 7 life. Blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3.
- Double-block Inspector: Inspector assigns 1 to Earth King (I choose order; I ping Earth King β 1 damage, doesn't kill 2/2). Inspector dies (both blockers deal 4 total to it). FF unblocked: 2 damage β opponent at 5. Inspector trigger: 1 damage to me (β12), Clue.
- Block FF with Toph, Inspector through: 1 damage β at 6. FF deals 2 to Toph (survives), Toph deals 2 to FF (dies).
- Block FF with Earth King: trade, both die. Inspector through: 1 β at 6.
- No blocks: 3 damage β at 4.
A rational opponent at 7 facing my board (Merchants 5/4 ready next turn): they probably block FF with Toph and take 1, going to 6, keeping Earth King + Toph + Bear + Forest-land. Or double-block Inspector to remove the menace chip damage + Clue engine, taking 2 β at 5.
Either way I can't prevent their choice. Let me just maximize development: cast Merchants + FF.
Actually hold on β should I play Mountain at all? If I play Mountain, I lose... nothing, really. Mountain gives red access permanently. But it telegraphs FF. Alternatively keep Mountain in hand as a "land" to discard? No discard outlets. Playing Mountain is fine β FF's enter play anyway.
Mana sequence: Play Mountain (land drop). 6 swamps + Mountain. Cast Merchants {4}{B}: tap 5 swamps. Cast FF {2}{R}: tap Mountain + 1 swamp. All 7 lands tapped. Then attack with Inspector + FF.
Wait, one consideration: should I use Barrels' {5} sacrifice ability this turn? {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 to target creature. I could kill... Bear 4/4? But Bear is tapped and can't block anyway. Earth King or Toph? If I kill one blocker, then Inspector can't be double-blocked... but it costs 5 mana + tap + sac. With 7 mana: 5 for Barrels ability leaves 2 β can't cast Merchants then. Hmm: kill Toph (or Earth King) with Barrels, then cast FF with remaining 2 (Mountain + swamp). Attack Inspector + FF + ... they have only one blocker left β Inspector unblockable (menace needs 2), they block FF or Inspector... one blocker: block FF with Earth King (trade), Inspector through for 1. Or block Inspector... single block not allowed. So Inspector through for 1, FF trades with Earth King. Opponent at 6, lost Toph + Earth King. Hmm, that's actually decent β clears their board. But I don't develop Merchants, and I lose Barrels (my red source, though I have Mountain now).
Compare: Line 1 (Merchants + FF, no Barrels kill): opponent likely at 5-6, keeps most of their board. Line 4 (Barrels kill Toph + FF): opponent at 6, board = Bear + Forest-land + Earth King blocked... wait let me redo: I kill Toph with Barrels. Cast FF (Mountain + 1 swamp, 2 mana... I have 6 swamps + Mountain = 7; Barrels ability costs 5 + tap Barrels; leaves 2 mana = Mountain + 1 swamp β FF. Attack: Inspector + FF. Blockers: Earth King 2/2 only (Bear tapped, Forest-land tapped, Toph dead). Earth King blocks FF: trade (FF 2/1 kills 2/2, dies). Inspector through for 1 β opponent at 6. Board after: mine = Inspector, Ally token, 7 lands, no Barrels. Theirs = Bear 4/4, Forest-land 2/2, ~7 lands, 3 cards. Next turn they attack with Bear + Forest-land: Earth King trigger? Earth King is dead in this line. Bear attacks β no ramp trigger (Earth King gone). I block Bear with Inspector? Inspector 1/1 vs Bear 4/4: Inspector dies, I take 1 from trigger... and Bear no trample so no player damage. Or take 4 β at 8-9. Hmm.
Line 1 keeps more pressure. Let me go with Line 1: Mountain, Merchants, FF, attack with Inspector + FF.
Actually, wait β one more consideration. Should I attack with Inspector at all if they can double-block and kill it? The Clue is nice. And forcing them to take 2 or make bad blocks is good. Yes, attack.
Also should I consider NOT casting FF and instead holding it? No β haste damage now is valuable; opponent might gain board presence.
Let me also double check Toph's power: "Toph's power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control" β 2 counters on the Forest β Toph is 2/3. If they earthbend more... Toph's ETB already happened (sick). OK.
And the Bear is tapped β why? It attacked last turn? I was at 13... Let me check: I was at 13, opponent attacked with Bear + Earth King? Last turn summary says opponent played second Earth King, made a fresh sick 4/4 Bear. Bear tapped now β maybe it attacked? If Bear attacked last turn (turn 7), Earth King would trigger ramp. The Forest 2/2 (earthbent, tapped) β it attacked too? Toph earthbent the Forest when she entered this turn... wait, Toph is sick (entered this turn 8? No β "sick" tag on Toph means it entered this turn). Hmm, the board shows Toph sick and Forest 2/2 tapped with 2 counters. If Toph entered this turn (turn 8 for opponent... wait it's my turn 8, opponent's last turn was their turn 7).
Hold on, whose turn sequence: I ended turn 7. Opponent's turn 7 (they're on the draw? I went first, so my turn 8 follows their turn 7). During their turn 7: they played Toph (sick now), earthbent a Forest (2 counters, haste β it can attack the turn it's bent!). The Forest 2/2 attacked (tapped) β and with power 2... Earth King trigger needs power 4+. Bear attacked too (tapped). So they attacked with Bear 4/4 + Forest 2/2: Earth King trigger β search 1 basic (the tapped Plains?). I was at 13 β did I take damage? I was at 13 before their turn... At end of my turn 7 I was at 13 (Inspector death trigger dealt 1 to me? Let me check: turn 7 combat β one Inspector traded into Earth King/Bear double-block... wait, that says the Bear double-blocked last turn? "one Inspector traded into Earth King/Bear double-block" β yes, on my turn 7, they double-blocked my Inspector with Earth King + Bear. Inspector died β 1 damage to me β I was at 14β13? I was at 14? Earlier: "I'm at 20" turn 5... turn 6 no damage to me... Actually turn 7 summary: "one Inspector traded into Earth King/Bear double-block (pinging Earth King), the other hit for 1 (opponent at 7)". Inspector death: 1 damage to me. If I was at 14, now 13. Then their turn 7: Bear + Forest attacked... did I take 6? I'm at 13 now (board shows PilotA: 13hp). Hmm, if they attacked with Bear 4/4 + Forest 2/2 unblocked I'd be at 7. But I'm at 13 β so either they didn't attack me or I blocked. I had one Inspector... Actually after my turn 7 combat, I had one Inspector left. Wait no β "one Inspector traded... the other hit for 1" β so one Inspector survived. On their turn 7, they attacked with Bear + Forest-land, I may have blocked the Bear with Inspector? Then Inspector dies β 1 damage to me β 13? That adds up: 14 - 1 = 13. And Forest 2/2 through for 2? Then I'd be at 12. Hmm, doesn't quite add. Maybe they just attacked with Bear only, I blocked with Inspector, took 1 from trigger: 14β13. And Forest-land tapped for another reason β maybe they earthbent and attacked with both, I blocked Bear, took 2 from Forest + 1 from trigger = 14-3 = 11. No...
I'm at 13, that's what matters. Actually the exact history doesn't matter much. Current state: I'm at 13, they're at 7.
OK here's another thought β the tapped Bear and tapped Forest-land can't block this turn. Only Earth King 2/2 and Toph 2/3 can block. This is my window.
Decision: Play Mountain, cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5 swamps), cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (Mountain + 1 swamp). Then attack with Inspector + FF.
Let me also think: is there any risk in tapping out? Opponent at 7 life, tapped out, 3 cards. On their turn they untap 7-8 lands. Instant-speed removal could hit Merchants β but I can't play around everything, and Merchants is my best threat. Go.
Actually, wait. Should I cast FF before or after Merchants? Order doesn't matter for mana. But FF first β they see the Ally token... no strategic difference. Cast Merchants first (bigger threat), then FF.
One more check β do I even want to cast FF this turn vs. holding for later? FF with haste = immediate 2-power attacker while their blockers are tapped. Next turn their Bear + Forest-land untap and FF is just a 2/1 that trades with everything. Cast now. The Ally token also gives me a sacrifice target for Merchants' trigger (draw a card, pump). That's valuable: next turn attack with Merchants, sac Ally (or Clue) β draw + 6/5.
Also β next turn attack: Merchants + Inspector + Ally (+ FF if alive). They'll have Bear, Earth King, Toph, Forest-land as blockers (4). I sac Ally to Merchants trigger β 6/5, draw. They double-block Inspector, Bear blocks Merchants (Bear dies, Merchants lives), Forest blocks FF (FF dies or trades with 2/2: FF 2/1 vs Forest 2/2 β mutual kill). Toph... they'd use Toph + Earth King to double Inspector. Blocks: Inspector double-blocked by Earth King + Toph (Inspector dies, ping Earth King 1), Merchants blocked by Bear (Bear dies), FF blocked by Forest-land (both die). Result: I lose Inspector + FF + Ally (sacked), draw a card, get Clue. They lose Bear + Forest-land. No player damage. Opponent at 5-6. Hmm, grinding.
Alternatively maybe opponent won't double-block Inspector if it means using both utility creatures... whatever, I'll play it out.
Alright, let me also reconsider: is there a line where I kill them on turn 9? They'd be at 5 (best case after this turn). Turn 9: I draw a card. Attack with everything: Merchants (sac Ally β 6/5), Inspector, FF. If their board is Bear + Earth King + Toph + Forest-land, they can block everything. No lethal unless they took more damage. Not likely. So it's a grind β keep developing, use Clues, Barrels as removal. Fine.
Let me execute: First action β play Mountain? Or cast Merchants first? The decision screen offers all choices. I should play the Mountain first (land drop), then cast spells. Actually order: if I cast Merchants first with 5 swamps, then play Mountain, then FF with Mountain + last swamp. Same result. I'll play Mountain first to be safe.
Actually hmm, one subtle thing: playing Mountain reveals I have red plays, but FF comes down right after anyway. No issue.
Let me start: choose_action(choice="p87") to play Mountain.
Wait, also β should I chat? It's been a while; opponent has been chatting ("That menace start put me under pressure...", "Toph finally gets us moving again"). I should reply. Something like acknowledging Toph and dropping Merchants. Let me send a chat message along with my plays.
Plan:
1. Play Mountain (p87).
2. Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (p54).
3. Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (p29).
4. Attack with Inspector + FF.
5. Handle blocks/damage as they come.
Let me dostep 1 now, with a chat message too.raw
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"message": "Play spells and abilities",
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"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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"is_you": true,
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"tapped": false,
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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{
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"{T}: Add {R}."
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{
"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
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{
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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"tapped": false,
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
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}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
get_game_state(snapshot_id=0)
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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{
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}Thinking (31185 chars)
It's my turn 8, precombat main. I played Mountain already (it's on the battlefield, untapped). Wait, the log said "Playing Mountain as my land drop to unlock red mana permanently, then I'll cast both Beetle-Headed Merchants and Treetop Freedom Fighters."
Mountain is on the battlefield untapped, so the land was played. Now I have: 6 Swamps + 1 Mountain + Barrels. I can cast Beetle-Headed Merchants ({4}{B}) and Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}). Total cost: 5+3 = 8 mana. I have 7 lands + Barrels = 8 mana. So I can cast both!
Let me think about sequencing. Opponent is at 7 life. Their blockers: Earth King 2/2 (untapped), Toph 2/3 (summoning sick, but can block? Summoning sickness prevents attacking and tap abilities, but blocking is fine. Toph is summoning_sick: true β it can still block). Bear token is tapped. Forest-land creature tapped.
So untapped blockers: Earth King 2/2 and Toph 2/3.
My plan: cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4) and Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/2 haste, makes a 1/1 Ally token). Then attack with: Callous Inspector (1/1 menace), Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/2 haste), the 1/1 token, and Beetle-Headed Merchants can't attack (summoning sick, no haste).
Wait, Merchants is summoning sick so it can't attack this turn. Attackers: Inspector (menace, needs 2+ blockers), Freedom Fighters 2/2, Ally token 1/1.
Opponent has only 2 untapped creatures: Earth King and Toph. Inspector needs double block. So if they double-block Inspector with both, Freedom Fighters and token get through for 3 damage. Opponent at 7 β 4. If they block the others, Inspector gets through for 1... they'd probably double block the Inspector? Actually they'd block to minimize damage: block Freedom Fighters with Toph (2/3 kills 2/2, survives), block token with Earth King (kills 1/1, survives... wait Earth King 2/2 vs 1/1 token: token dies, Earth King takes 1). Inspector gets through for 1. Opponent at 6.
Hmm, but can I kill the opponent this turn? Opponent at 7. Not quite.
Alternative: use Barrels of Blasting Jelly's sacrifice ability: {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 damage to target creature. That could kill a blocker or... it only targets creatures, not players.
Actually, wait β maybe better to hold off? Let me think about what wins the game.
Opponent at 7 life. My board after casting both: Inspector 1/1 menace, Merchants 5/4 (sick), Freedom Fighters 2/2 haste, Ally token 1/1.
Attack this turn: Inspector, Freedom Fighters, token. If unblocked that's 4 damage β opponent at 3. They have 2 blockers.
Next turn: Merchants can attack (5/4), plus everything else. That's lethal likely.
But also consider: Barrels sac for 5 damage to a creature β could kill Toph or Earth King to clear blockers. But it costs {5} + tap, so 6 mana total. If I cast both creatures (8 mana with Barrels mana ability... wait, Barrels' mana ability is {1}: add one mana. So I pay 1 to get 1 β it's mana-neutral, just fixes color. I have 7 lands. Casting both costs 8 mana total? Merchants {4}{B} = 5, Freedom Fighters {2}{R} = 3. Total 8. I have 7 lands + Barrels. Barrels: pay 1 (tap a land), add one mana. So effectively 8 mana available. Yes, can cast both.
Or: cast Merchants (5 mana), leaving 2 lands + Barrels. Barrels sac ability costs {5} β can't afford both.
Let me think: Option A: cast both creatures, attack with 3 (Inspector, FF, token). Best case opponent takes some damage.
Option B: cast Merchants only, keep Barrels for 5-damage removal later.
Actually with Mountain in play, red is permanently unlocked. Let me go with casting both.
Sequencing: cast Merchants first (uses 5 mana: 4 Swamps + ... {4}{B}: one black, 4 generic). Then Freedom Fighters {2}{R}: Mountain for R, 2 Swamps for generic. Total lands: 7. That's exactly 5+3=8... wait, 7 lands produce 7 mana. 5+3 = 8. That's 1 short! I need Barrels: {1}: Add one mana. So tap a Swamp for B, pay 1 (the B) into Barrels to add... that's mana-neutral: spend 1, get 1. So Barrels adds effectively 0 net mana. Wait no: Barrels of Blasting Jelly: "{1}: Add one mana of any color." You pay 1 generic mana, tap... no wait, does it tap? It says "Activate only once each turn" β no tap symbol. So pay {1}, add one mana. Net zero mana, but converts color.
So I have 7 lands = 7 mana. Costs total 8. I'm 1 short! Can't cast both.
Hmm wait, let me recount. Lands: 6 Swamps (p6, p7, p8, p9, p31, p59) + 1 Mountain (p87) = 7 lands. Barrels p39.
Merchants {4}{B} = 5 mana. Freedom Fighters {2}{R} = 3 mana. Total 8. 7 lands + Barrels (net 0) = 7 effective. So I can only cast one this turn.
Hmm. Wait, actually let me re-read: "Playing Mountain as my land drop to unlock red mana permanently, then I'll cast both Beetle-Headed Merchants and Treetop Freedom Fighters." That was the plan stated in the log, but the math doesn't work β 8 mana needed, 7 available. Unless... Barrels: {1}: Add one mana. Activate only once each turn. Net zero. So no.
Hmm, wait β did I miscount Swamps? Battlefield: Barrels, Callous Inspector, Mountain, Swamp p6, p7, p8, p9, p31, p59. That's 6 Swamps + 1 Mountain = 7 lands. Yes, 7 mana. Can't cast both.
So which to cast? Options:
Option A: Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4). Leaves 2 mana. Then attack with Inspector only (menace). Opponent has Earth King + Toph untapped β they can double-block Inspector. Inspector dies, deals 1 to me, I get a Clue. Hmm, bad. Or don't attack.
Option B: Cast Treetop Freedom Fighters (haste 2/2 + 1/1 token). Leaves 4 mana. Attack with Inspector (menace), FF, token. Blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3.
If they double-block Inspector (both creatures), FF and token get through: 3 damage β opponent at 4. Then Inspector dies (2/2 + 2/3 = 4 damage to 1/1), deals 1 to me (I'm at 13 β 12), I get Clue. Actually Inspector assigns 1 damage to one blocker β Earth King or Toph. Toph 2/3 takes 1, survives. Earth King 2/2 takes 1, survives.
If they block FF with Toph and token with Earth King: Inspector through for 1 β opponent at 6. FF dies, token dies.
Opponent chooses the better for them: likely double-block Inspector? Then they take 3. Or block the two non-menace creatures, take 1. Taking 1 is better for them. So attack gets 1 damage through, lose FF and token. Hmm, that's bad.
Wait, but is attacking even right? If I don't attack, opponent untaps and has Bear 4/4, Toph, Earth King, and the land-creature. They attack with Bear + others? I'm at 13. Bear 4/4 attacks β if I have Merchants 5/4 I can block. Hmm.
Let me think about the bigger picture. Opponent at 7. I need to deal 7 damage. My creatures: Inspector 1/1 menace, and whatever I cast.
Key threat: Beetle-Headed Merchants 5/4 β big. Next turn it attacks; when it attacks I can sacrifice a creature/artifact to draw + counter.
The opponent's board: Bear 4/4 (tapped now, untaps next turn), Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3 (sick now, can attack next turn), Forest-land 2/2 with haste (tapped). They have 3 cards in hand.
If I cast Merchants and pass without attacking (or attack with Inspector which gets double-blocked)...
Actually, let me reconsider: attack with Inspector alone. They have 2 untapped blockers (Earth King, Toph). Double block: Inspector dies, I take 1 from its trigger (me 13β12), get Clue. That seems bad β I lose Inspector for nothing. Don't attack.
Cast Merchants, pass. Next turn (turn 9): opponent's turn 8 first though! Wait no β it's my turn 8. After my turn, opponent's turn 8. They untap: Bear 4/4, Earth King, Toph (no longer sick), Forest-land creature 2/2.
They might attack with Bear 4/4 + land 2/2 + Toph (power = counters on lands = 2, so 2/3) + Earth King 2/2. If they attack with all: 4+2+2+2 = 10 damage. I block with Merchants 5/4 and Inspector 1/1. Block Bear with Merchants: Merchants 5/4 kills Bear, takes 4, dies? 5/4 takes 4 damage β dies. Bear 4/4 takes 5 β dies. Trade. Inspector blocks something, dies, pings me 1. I'd take remaining damage: 10 - 4 (Bear blocked) - 2 (say land blocked by Inspector) = 4 damage β 13 - 4 - 1 (Inspector trigger) = 8. Hmm.
Also Earth King's attack trigger: creatures with power β₯ 4 attack β search basics. Bear is 4/4 β they get a land.
Alternatively, maybe I should be more aggressive. Let me think about casting Freedom Fighters + saving for... no.
Actually, what about using Barrels to deal 5 to a creature? Barrels: {5}, {T}, Sac: deal 5 to target creature. I have 7 lands. If I don't cast anything, I could sac Barrels to kill... what? Toph 2/3? Earth King 2/2? Bear 4/4? Killing the Bear seems valuable β it's their biggest threat. But they have 3 cards in hand and will keep deploying.
Hmm, let me think about the racing math. Opponent at 7. I need 7 damage. Inspector is 1/1 menace β chip damage. Merchants 5/4 β if it connects twice, that's 10. Freedom Fighters 2/2 + token 1/1.
Turn sequence: My turn 8 now. Opp turn 8. My turn 9. Opp turn 9. My turn 10...
If I cast Merchants now: turn 9 I attack with Merchants + Inspector + maybe FF (if I cast it turn 9 β but then no mana for other stuff).
Actually here's a thought: cast Freedom Fighters now (3 mana: Mountain + 2 Swamps), leaving 4 Swamps untapped. Attack? As computed, opponent blocks well and I lose creatures. Not great. Then turn 9 cast Merchants.
Or cast Merchants now (5 mana), leaving 2 Swamps + Mountain... wait Mountain is needed for red. Merchants {4}{B}: pay with 1 Swamp (B) + 4 other lands (4 generic) = 5 lands. Leaves 2 lands (1 Swamp + Mountain or whatever). Turn 9: I have 7 lands again. Cast Freedom Fighters (3), leaving 4. Attack with Merchants, Inspector, FF, token.
Opp turn 8: they attack. Let me think about what they do. They have Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, land-creature 2/2. I'm at 13. If they swing all: I have Merchants 5/4 and Inspector 1/1 as blockers. Merchants blocks Bear (trade), Inspector blocks Earth King (Inspector dies, Earth King survives taking 1; I take 1 from trigger, get Clue). Unblocked: Toph 2 + land 2 = 4 damage. I'm at 13 - 4 - 1 = 8. They get a land from Earth King trigger.
Then my turn 9: cast FF (haste). Attack: Merchants is dead in this line. Hmm, wait Merchants traded with Bear. My board: Inspector dead too. Just FF 2/2 + token 1/1 vs their Earth King, Toph, land-creature. That's bad.
Alternative block: don't block Bear, take 4. 13 β 9 (plus more from others). Block Toph with Merchants (Toph 2/3 vs Merchants 5/4: Toph dies, Merchants takes 2 survives as 5/2). Block land-creature with Inspector (trade? Inspector 1/1 vs 2/2 land: land survives taking 1, Inspector dies, I take 1, get Clue). Take Bear 4 + Earth King 2 = 6 β 13 - 6 - 1 = 6. Then my turn 9: Merchants 5/2 attacks β they have Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, land 2/2 to block. Bear blocks, Merchants dies. Ugh.
This is getting complicated. Let me think about whether there's a lethal-ish line.
Actually, key insight: opponent is at 7. Barrels deals 5 to a creature only, not player. So no direct burn.
What about the most aggressive line: cast Freedom Fighters now, attack with everything (Inspector, FF, token)?
Blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3 (Toph is summoning sick but CAN block).
Opp's best blocks: They want to minimize damage and maybe preserve creatures. Options:
- Double-block Inspector (Earth King + Toph): Inspector dies (ping me 1, Clue), assigns 1 to Earth King. FF (2) + token (1) through = 3 damage β opp at 4. My turn result: lost Inspector, they're at 4, I have Merchants in hand + FF + token.
- Block FF with Toph, token with Earth King: Inspector through 1 β opp at 6. FF dies to Toph (2/3 survives), token dies to Earth King. I keep Inspector + Merchants in hand.
Opponent picks. Rationally, taking 1 and killing 2 creatures seems better for them than taking 3 and killing 1. But wait β if they take 3 they're at 4, and next turn Merchants comes down and attacks for 5... they have Bear etc. Hmm, at 4 life with Merchants threatening 5, they'd need to block Merchants every turn.
Actually wait, maybe both attacks are fine. Let me evaluate: after this attack, in the line where they block FF+token: my board is Inspector 1/1, they have full board + untap. I'm at 13. They swing back with everything: Bear 4, land 2, Toph 2, Earth King 2 = 10. I block with Inspector only β take 8ish β at 5 or less. Then I cast Merchants... race continues but I'm low.
In the line where they double-block Inspector: they're at 4. My board: FF 2/2, token 1/1. Their turn: they swing with Bear, land, Toph, Earth King = 10 damage; I block with FF + token, take ~6-8 β at 5-7. Then my turn 9: cast Merchants, they're at 4 β Merchants must be blocked. They have Bear 4/4 etc. Merchants 5/4 vs Bear 4/4 β Bear blocks, Merchants kills Bear and survives as 5/... takes 4, 5/4 β dead. 4 toughness, 4 damage = dead. Trade. Hmm.
Hmm, what if instead I don't attack this turn at all and just cast Merchants? Keep Inspector back as blocker. Their turn: they attack with Bear 4/4 + Earth King trigger gets them a land. If they swing all (10 damage): block Bear with Merchants (trade), block Earth King with Inspector (Inspector dies, ping 1, Clue), take Toph 2 + land 2 = 4 β 13-4-1 = 8. My turn 9: cast FF, attack with FF + token (haste). They have Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, land 2/2 untapped... they block both, no damage. Hmm, weak.
This game is slipping β opponent stabilized with blockers. Let me reconsider.
Actually wait β maybe I'm undervaluing the menace attack. Let me reconsider the attack with Inspector + FF + token. The opponent at 7 life facing: Inspector (1, menace), FF (2), token (1). They have exactly 2 blockers. The menace creature forces both blockers if they want to stop it. So the opponent's choice:
(a) Double-block Inspector β take 3 (FF + token). Opp at 4.
(b) Block FF and token β take 1 (Inspector). Opp at 6.
(c) Block Inspector is impossible alone. Block FF with one, leave token: take 1+1=2.
Wait option (c): block FF with Toph (Toph survives, FF dies), token unblocked: token 1 + Inspector 1 = 2 damage β opp at 5. They keep both creatures, kill FF. That might be their best: take 2, near-stable.
Hmm, actually blocking token with Earth King and leaving FF: take 2 (FF) + 1 (Inspector) = 3, opp at 4, FF survives? No wait, FF unblocked deals 2. Ugh, let me redo:
Attackers: Inspector 1/1 menace, FF 2/2, token 1/1. Total 4 power.
Blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3.
- Both block Inspector: 3 damage through (2+1). Opp 7β4.
- Toph blocks FF, EK blocks token: 1 through. Opp 7β6.
- Toph blocks FF, Inspector unblocked, token unblocked: 1+1=2 through. Opp 7β5.
- EK blocks FF (EK 2/2 vs FF 2/2: both die), Toph blocks token: 1 through. Opp 7β6. EK dies though.
- Toph blocks token, EK blocks nothing... etc.
Opponent minimizes: 1 damage (block FF and token). They'd do that, killing FF and token. I keep Inspector. Opp at 6.
Then their turn: they have full board, swing for 10, I have Inspector + whatever. Take ~8 β at 5ish. Then I cast Merchants, attack next turn... they're at 6, Merchants 5/4 + Inspector 1/1 menace... They have lots of blockers. This looks grim β I think I might be losing the race because they went wide with blockers.
Hold on. Let me reconsider the whole situation. Maybe I should NOT cast Merchants/FF and instead hold up Barrels' 5-damage ability? No β I should develop.
Alternatively: cast Merchants AND use... no mana left.
Hmm, wait. Actually, let me reconsider: maybe cast Merchants now and attack with Inspector. If they double-block Inspector with Earth King + Toph, Inspector dies but that opens... no, Inspector just dies, I take 1, get Clue. Not worth it. Don't attack; keep Inspector as a menace blocker/deterrent? Inspector as blocker: 1/1, can block Bear? Chump.
Actually, hmm, what about the Clue from Inspector dying β card draw matters. But losing board presence...
Let me think about what actually wins: Opponent at 7. Damage sources: Inspector 1/turn (if unblocked), Merchants 5, FF 2, token 1, Barrels 5 to creature (removal).
Best realistic path: get Merchants through once (5) + chip 2 = 7.
The opponent's defense: Bear 4/4, Toph 2/3, EK 2/2, land 2/2. Four blockers, growing (Earth King makes another Bear if it dies? No β only on ETB. They have 3 cards in hand though).
Menace Inspector requires 2 blockers. Merchants is a 5/4 β they can chump with land-creature or block with Bear (trade).
Plan: Cast Merchants now. Next turn cast FF and attack with Merchants + Inspector + FF + token: total 5+1+2+1 = 9 power. They have 4 blockers: Bear, Toph, EK, land. Menace Inspector needs 2. Say they block Merchants with Bear (trade, both die), Inspector with Toph+EK (Inspector dies, ping 1, kill maybe EK with 1 damage? 1/1 assigns 1 to EK 2/2, survives), FF with land (land 2/2 vs FF 2/2 trade) β token through 1. Opp at 6. Everything trades, I'm left with nothing vs their new draws. Blah.
Alternatively, they just chump Merchants with land-creature (it returns tapped when it dies! The earthbent land returns to battlefield tapped when it dies). Ugh, the land comes back.
OK here's another angle: Barrels sac to kill Bear at instant speed. When they attack with Bear, sac Barrels (pay 5, tap, sac) to deal 5 to Bear, killing it, avoiding the Earth King land trigger... no wait, trigger happens on attack regardless.
Let me just think about the best expected line rather than exhaustive.
I think casting Merchants now is right (biggest threat, forces action). Keep Inspector back (attacking into double-block just loses it). Actually... should I attack with Inspector? If they have 2 untapped blockers, Inspector gets double-blocked and dies. That nets: opp takes 0, I lose Inspector, take 1, get Clue (draw a card for 2 mana later). Card draw is nice but losing the menace body... The Clue costs 2 to crack. I think keeping Inspector is better as it threatens + blocks.
Hmm wait, actually, one more consideration: should I cast FF instead of Merchants this turn? FF gives haste pressure: attack with Inspector + FF + token. As computed, opp blocks FF+token, takes 1, kills both. Then opp at 6, swings back for 10 vs my Inspector + then Merchants next turn...
Versus cast Merchants, no attack: opp turn, they swing 10, I block Bear with Merchants (trade) + Inspector chumps something, take ~4-5. Then my board is empty-ish. Hmm, that's also bad.
Wait, actually, will they really swing all-in? If they swing Bear + land + Toph + EK into my Merchants + Inspector: I block Bear with Merchants (favorable trade for me? 5/4 vs 4/4: both die. Fine), Inspector blocks EK (Inspector dies, EK takes 1, I take 1, Clue), take Toph 2 + land 2 = 4. 13β8. Then they're at 7 with EK 2/1, Toph 2/3, land... wait land blocked? No: attackers Bear, EK, Toph, land. Blockers MerchantsβBear, InspectorβEK. Unblocked Toph (2) + land (2) = 4. My turn 9: I have 7 lands + Clue. Cast FF (3 mana), attack with FF+token vs their EK 2/1, Toph 2/3, land 2/2 (untapped? land attacked, tapped; untaps on their turn... no wait, it's my turn 9 now, their creatures untapped on their turn 8... no β sequence: my turn 8 (cast Merchants, pass), their turn 8 (they attack as above), my turn 9. Their creatures that attacked are tapped until their next untap β so on my turn 9, Toph and land are tapped! EK and Bear died. So their untapped blockers on my turn 9: none? Toph tapped, land tapped, Bear dead, EK dead. So FF + token attack for 3 unblockable β opp at 4! Then their turn 9: they untap Toph + land, draw, play cards (3 in hand). I'm at 8. They need to deal 8 through my Merchants... wait Merchants died trading with Bear. My board: FF 2/2, token 1/1, Inspector dead. Hmm, they have Toph 2/3, land 2/2 + 3 cards.
Hmm, actually this line isn't terrible. But it depends on them over-attacking. They might not β they might just attack with Bear (to get the land trigger) and keep others back. Then: I block Bear with Merchants β trade. Or take 4 (13β9). If I take 4: my turn 9, cast FF, attack with Merchants + Inspector + FF + token vs their untapped Bear, Toph, EK, land. Blocked easily. Hmm.
You know, maybe the best play is actually different: don't cast anything this turn, hold up Barrels' {5} sac ability? I have 7 lands. If they attack with Bear, I sac Barrels to kill it before damage... but then I've spent my turn doing nothing and Barrels is gone. I think developing Merchants is better.
Actually, wait. Let me reconsider attacking with Inspector into the double block. Actually no.
Let me reconsider: what if I cast Merchants AND attack with Inspector? If they double-block with EK + Toph: Inspector deals 1 to EK (EK 2/2 β 2/1), Inspector dies, I take 1 (13β12), Clue. Then their board is Bear, EK 2/1, Toph 2/3, land. Their attack back: Bear 4 + land 2 + Toph 2 + EK 1 = 9 vs my Merchants. Block Bear, trade. Take 5 β 12-5 = 7. Then my turn 9: FF... same as before but I got a Clue and pinged EK. Marginal.
I think the cleanest: cast Merchants, pass without attacking. Use Inspector + Merchants as blockers to blunt their attack, then turn 9 cast FF and counterattack into their tapped creatures.
Actually, hmm, wait. Let me reconsider once more whether attacking with Inspector is good. Their untapped blockers: EK 2/2, Toph 2/3. If I attack Inspector alone:
- They double block: Inspector dies, ping me 1, Clue, 1 damage to a blocker.
- They could also just... not block? Take 1. Opp 7β6. Would they? They have a stable board; taking 1 to keep both blockers for the big swing might be right for them. If they take 1 each turn, that's chip damage working. But more likely they double-block to kill it and stop the chip.
If they double-block, I trade Inspector (1/1) for a Clue + 1 damage to a blocker + 1 to myself. Not great but the Clue is a card. Honestly it's close. The risk of keeping Inspector: it dies in combat blocking anyway.
I'll keep it simple: cast Merchants, attack with Inspector? No... Let me decide: I'll cast Merchants and pass. Actually, let me think about the value of Inspector attacking once more.
Ugh, actually, you know what? Let me reconsider the aggressive line with FF, because pressure matters when opponent is at 7.
Cast FF (Mountain + 2 Swamps), attack Inspector + FF + token. Opp's best block (minimize damage while keeping board): Toph blocks FF, EK blocks token β take 1 (Inspector). Opp 7β6. My FF and token die. Then I have 4 Swamps left untapped β pass. Their turn: they have Bear, EK, Toph, land + 3 cards vs my Inspector + 4 open mana + Barrels. They attack with Bear (+ land trigger): I can sac Barrels (pay 5: 4 Swamps + ... wait I have 4 Swamps + Barrels = need 5 mana for sac ability. 4 Swamps = 4 mana. Not enough! I'd need 5 lands untapped. After casting FF I have 4 lands left. Can't activate Barrels. Hmm, so cast FF leaves Barrels offline.
So: cast Merchants (5 lands) β 2 lands left, Barrels offline too. Cast nothing β Barrels online (7 lands β₯ 5+... {5},{T}: pay 5, tap Barrels. 7 lands β₯ 5. Yes online).
Interesting. So holding up Barrels means casting nothing. Is Barrels' 5 damage worth more than developing? It kills Bear (their best creature) at instant speed during combat, or kills Toph/EK. If I hold it up and they attack with Bear: kill Bear, no land trigger... wait, trigger is on attack, resolves regardless. They get 1 land (one creature with power 4+ attacked β search up to that many basics = 1).
If I cast Merchants and they attack with Bear, I block and trade β same result as Barrels-kill but I lose Merchants instead of Barrels. Merchants > Barrels value-wise. Hmm, but blocking Bear with Merchants: both die. With Barrels: Bear dies, Barrels gone, Merchants still in hand uncast... but then when do I cast Merchants? Next turn. It'd be summoning sick on their turn 9 anyway... wait no, if I cast it turn 9, it's sick during my turn 9 attack, fine on turn 10. Slower.
I think casting Merchants now is best: it's the biggest threat, forces them to deal with it, and trades up against Bear.
Decision: Cast Beetle-Headed Merchants now. Then pass (no attack β Inspector into double-block is a bad trade; keep for defense/menace threat).
Hmm, actually wait. Let me reconsider attacking with Inspector one final time. After casting Merchants, their untapped blockers: EK 2/2, Toph 2/3. Attack Inspector:
- If they double-block: Inspector dies. Trigger: 1 damage to me (13β12), Clue token. Inspector assigns 1 damage β I'd put it on... EK (2/2β2/1) or Toph (2/3β2/2). Then their turn: they have Bear, EK, Toph, land + 3 cards vs my Merchants 5/4. They swing Bear + land + Toph + EK = 9 damage. Merchants blocks Bear, trade. Take 5 β 12-5=7. My turn 9: crack Clue (2), cast FF (3) β 7 lands, yes both. Attack FF+token into their tapped-out board? Their creatures attacked so tapped: on my turn 9, their Toph/EK/land are tapped (attacked on their turn 8), Bear dead. So FF + token swing unblocked β 3 damage, opp 7β4. Then their turn 9: untap, they have EK 2/1, Toph 2/3, land 2/2 + 4 cards (3 + draw). I'm at 7. They attack: EK 1 + Toph 2 + land 2 = 5 + maybe new cards. I block with FF + token: chump 2, take 3 β at 4. Plus whatever they cast. Dicey but they're at 4 and I have... nothing left after. Hmm, my board: FF, token, Clue cracked (card drawn). Library 25.
- If they don't block Inspector: opp 7β6. Then their turn, same swing, I block Bear with Merchants (trade), Inspector chumps EK (dies, ping 1, Clue): take Toph 2 + land 2 = 4 β 13-4-1=8. Turn 9: cast FF, attack FF+token+Inspector? Inspector's dead. FF+token into tapped Toph+land β 3 damage, opp 6β3. Similar.
Versus NOT attacking Inspector: their turn 8, they swing Bear+land+Toph+EK = 9 (do they? EK attacking gets them... EK is 2/2, power < 4, only Bear triggers the land search). They might keep EK back for blocking. Say they swing Bear + land + Toph = 8: I block Bear with Merchants (trade), Inspector blocks land (Inspector dies, land 2/2 takes 1 survives as 2/1, ping me 1, Clue), take Toph 2 β 13-2-1 = 10. Turn 9: cast FF, attack FF+token into tapped land+Toph β 3 damage, opp 7β4. I'm at 10, healthier. Their turn 9: they have Toph 2/3, land 2/1, EK 2/2 + 4 cards vs my FF 2/2, token 1/1. I'm at 10.
That looks fine actually. The Inspector block on the land: 1/1 vs 2/2 β Inspector dies, land survives. Yeah.
OK whatever the exact line, casting Merchants and keeping Inspector for blocking seems solid. But hmm, one concern: what if they DON'T attack and just build (play creatures from hand, 3 cards)? Then my turn 9: cast FF, attack with Merchants + Inspector + FF + token = 9 power vs their board Bear, EK, Toph, land + new stuff. They block: Bear on Merchants (trade), Toph+EK on Inspector (dies, ping, Clue), land on FF (trade), token through 1 β opp 7β6. Then I've traded everything for 1 damage. Their remaining: land dead? land 2/2 vs FF 2/2 both die β but earthbent land returns tapped! So they keep the land. Board after: they have land (returned), new cards; I have Clue + token. That's bad for me.
So if they don't attack, my attack on turn 9 is bad. Then I'd just build instead: cast FF, no attack, hold. And the game continues with them ahead on board? They have Bear 4/4 which I must answer with Barrels (5 damage) eventually. Barrels can kill Bear: {5},T,sac. On my turn 9 with 7 lands: cast nothing, kill Bear with Barrels? That's 5 mana, leaves 2. Then turn 10 cast Merchants...
Eh. This is getting deep. Let me just play it turn by turn. Cast Merchants now. That's clearly a strong play. Then decide on attack: I'll pass without attacking (keep blockers). Wait β actually, attacking Inspector has upside if they don't block (chip to 6) and mild downside if they do (lose Inspector, get Clue, take 1). Given they have exactly 2 blockers and will 100% double-block (killing a menace creature for free-ish is great for them), attacking just donates Inspector. Keep it back.
Hmm, although... one thing: if I attack and they double-block, Inspector's death trigger pings ME. Yeah. Keep back.
Wait, actually, I realize I should double check Toph's power: "Toph's power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control." Counters on lands: 2 (the earthbent Forest has 2). So Toph is 2/3. Shown power "2". Yes.
Also note the earthbent Forest (p60) is a 2/2 with haste, currently tapped (attacked or earthbent this turn... it was earthbent on their turn 7? The log says "Opponent played Toph and earthbent a Forest last turn" β turn 7? Hmm, log turn 8 says "Opponent played Toph and earthbent a Forest last turn; their Bear and Forest-land are tapped". So on their turn 8 they played Toph, earthbent Forest (haste, 2/2), attacked with Bear + Forest-land. I took 4+2=6? I was at 13... earlier I was at 20, then... turn 6-7 I took some damage? "I'm at 13" per log. OK whatever β state says I'm at 13, they're at 7.
Now, my play: cast Beetle-Headed Merchants. Mana: {4}{B}. Tap 5 Swamps. Then pass. Actually β should I also consider casting FF first then Merchants? Can't afford both. FF now + Merchants next turn vs Merchants now + FF next turn. Merchants now = bigger blocker for their turn-8 swing. Definitely Merchants now.
Actually hold on, let me reconsider one more time whether to attack with Inspector alongside... no. Final: cast Merchants, no attack.
Wait, one more idea: after casting Merchants, I have 2 lands left (2 Swamps if I tap Mountain+4 Swamps for Merchants, or Mountain+1 Swamp if I tap 5 Swamps). Merchants {4}{B}: tap 5 Swamps β leaves Mountain + 1 Swamp untapped. Or tap Mountain + 4 Swamps β leaves 2 Swamps. Nothing costs 1-2 mana in hand, so it doesn't matter. Use auto-tap.
Then pass to combat, no attackers (Inspector held back). Actually hmm β let me reconsider attacking with Inspector YET again, because I keep going back and forth.
Value of attacking: if unblocked, 1 damage (7β6). If blocked (double-block), Inspector dies, I take 1, get Clue (a card for 2 mana), deal 1 to a blocker.
Value of keeping: Inspector blocks one attacker (saves ~2 life, dies, ping 1, Clue) or deters.
If I keep it and they attack with 4 creatures, Inspector blocks one, dies, ping 1, Clue. Net: I take 1 extra from the ping but save ~2 from blocking. Similar to attacking outcome. If they DON'T attack (build instead), keeping Inspector means it survives β menace threat for later + Merchants sacrifice fodder (Merchants: when attacks, sac another creature/artifact β draw + counter). Inspector is good sac fodder for Merchants! That's actual value: sac Inspector to Merchants attack β draw a card, +1/+1 counter, Inspector ping 1 + Clue. That's nice synergy.
OK keeping Inspector. Final decision: cast Merchants, pass turn.
Mana plan: tap 5 Swamps for {4}{B}. Auto-tap should handle it. Let me just choose_action with the card id p54.
Actually, the instruction says: "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." Hmm β the user message says to call pass_priority. But I have a playable decision to make first. The game is waiting on my priority in precombat main. The right move is to cast Merchants via choose_action. The "call pass_priority" is generic instruction from the harness meaning continue the loop. But casting a spell is better than passing here. I'll cast Merchants viachoose_action (which blocks until next decision), then handle subsequent decisions.
Let me cast Beetle-Headed Merchants.raw
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Let me look at the current game state to understand what's happening. Based on the summary, it's Turn 8, I just cast Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4). Let me pass priority to continue.
pass_priority(until=postcombat_main)
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}Thinking (722 chars)
Combat phase. My Beetle-Headed Merchants is summoning sick (sick), so it can't attack. Only Callous Inspector can attack. Opponent has Earth King 2/2 and Toph 2/3 untapped (Toph is sick but can block). If I attack with Inspector (menace), they can double-block with Earth King + Toph and kill it. That would just donate my Inspector. Their Bear and Forest-land are tapped, so they can't block with those. Inspector attacking into two untapped blockers = double-blocked and dies, dealing 1 to me, giving me a Clue. Not worth it. Better to hold back and keep Inspector as a sac outlet for Merchants' attack trigger next turn (sacrifice Inspectorto draw a card and put a counter on Merchants). So skip attacking. Choose no.
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}Thinking (77 chars)
Letme continue playing. I should call pass_priority to see what happens next.
pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=120)
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{
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"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"id": "p37"
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"is_you": true,
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"token": true
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{
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"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
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},
{
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"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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"id": "p42"
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{
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"modified": true,
"rules": [
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"Haste"
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p76"
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{
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
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"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
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"id": "p21"
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"id": "p3"
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{
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"id": "p4"
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p75"
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{
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"name": "Plains",
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"id": "p76"
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{
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
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"life": 7,
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{
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
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"id": "p21",
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{
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"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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{
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{
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{
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"name": "Mountain",
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"{T}: Add {R}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"life": 13
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"id": "p21"
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"toughness": "4"
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"id": "p53"
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{
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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],
"id": "p11"
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"token": true
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{
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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"rules": [
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{
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p20"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p75"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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"id": "p76"
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
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"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
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"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
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"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
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{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
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"id": "p4"
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
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"is_you": false,
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"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
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"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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{
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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{
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}Thinking (15183 chars)
The opponent attacked with Bear Token 4/4. I'm at 13 life. I have Beetle-Headed Merchants 5/4 (sick) and Callous Inspector 1/1 as potential blockers.
The Bear is 4/4. If I block with Merchants (5/4), Merchants kills the Bear (5 damage to a 4/4) and survives (takes 4 damage, has 4 toughness... wait, 5/4 takes 4 damage = dead). Wait, 5/4 with 4 toughness taking 4 damage dies. So Merchants trades with the Bear.
Hmm, Merchants is my biggest threat. Do I want to trade it for a Bear token? The Bear is a 4/4. Alternatively, block with Callous Inspector 1/1 β Inspector dies, deals 1 damage to me, I create a Clue. I take... wait, blocking with Inspector: Bear deals 4 to Inspector, Inspector dies, I take 1 from Inspector's death trigger. That saves me 4 damage but loses Inspector.
Actually, wait β if I don't block at all, I take 4, going to 9. Opponent is at 7.
Let me think about the board state. Opponent has: Bear 4/4 (attacking), Forest 2/2 (earthbent, tapped), Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki Kyoshi Warrior 5/4 (sick β power equal to number of creatures they control; they have Bear, Forest-creature, Earth King, Toph, Suki = 5 creatures, so 5/4).
Next turn, Suki will be able to attack and creates an Ally token when attacking. That's a big problem.
My plan: next turn I can attack with Merchants and sacrifice Inspector to draw a card and grow Merchants. Opponent is at 7.
If I block the Bear with Merchants, both die. Then I have Inspector, Mountain, 6 Swamps, Barrels. My hand: Treetop Freedom Fighters. I could cast Freedom Fighters (2/1 haste) with Mountain red. But opponent has lots of blockers.
If I block with Inspector: Inspector dies, I take 1 (to 12 effectively, but I don't take the 4 combat damage). Wait β Inspector blocks Bear: Bear deals 4 to Inspector (lethal), Inspector deals 1 to Bear. Inspector dies, triggers: deals 1 damage to me, create Clue. So I go from 13 to 12. Bear survives as 4/4 (took 1, has 4 toughness, so it's now damaged but heals at end of turn... actually damage wears off at cleanup, so Bear is fine next turn).
If I don't block: I take 4, go to 9.
Hmm. Blocking with Inspector saves 3 life net (4 damage prevented, 1 self-damage) but loses Inspector and gives me a Clue.
Blocking with Merchants trades my best creature for their token. Bad.
Not blocking: I go to 9, keep both creatures.
Actually, wait β what's my clock? Opponent at 7. Next turn (turn 9), I can attack with Merchants (5/4) and Inspector (1/1 menace). Merchants trigger: sacrifice Inspector, draw a card, Merchants becomes 6/5. Then opponent needs to block Merchants 6/5. They have Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki 5/4, Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2. They can block with Bear + something to kill it.
Hmm, actually, let me think about lethal. Opponent at 7. If I attack with Merchants and Inspector (sacced to trigger), Merchants 6/5. They block with Bear 4/4 + Toph 2/3 maybe: 6 damage assigned... Merchants kills both (4+2=6 toughness), takes 6 damage, dies (5 toughness). Trade. Then I draw a card.
Alternatively, attack with Merchants alone, keep Inspector for later sacrifice.
What's the opponent's threat? Suki Kyoshi Warrior attacks next turn, creates an Ally token, power = number of creatures. They have 5 creatures now; if Bear attacks... wait, the Bear is attacking now. After combat, they still have 5 creatures (unless I kill one).
Their board next turn: Suki 5/4 can attack (makes a token, becomes 6 power), Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. If they swing with everything: 5+4+2+2+2 = 15 damage plus token 1 = 16. I'd need to block. Merchants can block one. Inspector can block one (menace only matters on attack).
Actually I'm at 13 now. If I take 4 from Bear, I'm at 9. Next turn they could attack with Suki (5/4 + token), Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. Total power: 5+4+2+2+2=15 + 1 token = 16 damage. I block with Merchants (kills one, maybe trades) and Inspector. I'd take a lot.
But I have a turn 9 attack first. Let me think about whether I can win the race.
Actually, maybe I should just block the Bear with Inspector. I go to 12 (taking 1 from the trigger), get a Clue. Then turn 9: attack with Merchants, sacrifice... hmm, if Inspector is dead, I sacrifice the Clue token instead! Merchants' trigger says "sacrifice another creature or artifact" β Clue is an artifact. So I can attack with Merchants, sacrifice the Clue to draw a card and grow Merchants to 6/5.
That works nicely. Block with Inspector, get Clue, then next turn Merchants attacks, sac Clue, draw, Merchants 6/5.
Opponent blocks Merchants 6/5 with Bear 4/4 + Earth King 2/2: Merchants kills both, takes 6, dies. Or they block with just Bear: Bear dies, Merchants takes 4, survives as 6/5 with 4 damage... wait 5 toughness, 4 damage, survives with 1 toughness left. Then opponent at 7 takes... no, blocked, no trample. Hmm.
Actually, what's my path to winning? Opponent at 7. I need to deal 7 damage.
Options:
- Treetop Freedom Fighters: 2/1 haste, makes a 1/1 Ally. That's 3 power of haste. But they have blockers.
- Barrels of Blasting Jelly: {5}, {T}, sac: deal 5 damage to target creature. That can kill Suki or Bear.
Hmm, wait β Barrels deals 5 to a creature, not player. Not a finisher directly.
Let me think. Next turn I have 7 lands (6 Swamps + Mountain) + Barrels mana. I can cast Freedom Fighters (2R) and attack with Merchants + Freedom Fighters + Ally token.
Actually, let me reconsider: should I block with Merchants instead? Trading Merchants for Bear... my board becomes Inspector + Freedom Fighters (in hand). Their board: Suki 5/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2. That's worse for me β Merchants is my best card.
So block with Inspector, or don't block.
If I don't block: 13 β 9. Keep Inspector for Merchants' sacrifice trigger next turn. Turn 9: attack with Merchants, sac Inspector (deals 1 to me, 9β8, get Clue), draw a card, Merchants 6/5.
Hmm, the Inspector death trigger deals 1 to me whenever it dies, including when sacrificed. So sacrificing Inspector costs me 1 life either way.
If I block with Inspector: I take 1 (13β12), get Clue now. Bear lives. Next turn sac Clue for Merchants trigger, draw.
Comparing: block with Inspector = life 12, Bear alive, Clue in hand... on board. No block = life 9, Bear alive, Inspector alive.
Blocking with Inspector seems better β I net save 2 life (12 vs 9) and the Clue replaces Inspector as the sacrifice fodder (even better, since sacrificing Clue doesn't ping me, and cracking a Clue normally costs 2 mana but Merchants' trigger sacs it for free and draws).
Wait, one more consideration: does Inspector deal 1 damage to the Bear matter? Bear becomes 4/3 until end of turn. Not really relevant.
Also, does the opponent have a reason the Bear attacking is a trap? Earth King's trigger: "Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search for that many basic lands, tapped." So the Bear attacking gets them a basic land tapped. That's already happened presumably (they attacked with Bear alone). Fine.
So: block Bear with Callous Inspector. I take 1 from the trigger, go to 12, get a Clue.
Actually hold on, let me double-check whether I should block at all vs. chump with Inspector. If I don't block, I take 4 (13β9). If I block with Inspector, I take 1 from trigger (13β12). Saving 3 life net and converting Inspector into a Clue, which is perfect Merchants fodder. Yes, block with Inspector.
Let me also think ahead β their Suki Kyoshi Warrior: power = number of creatures they control. They currently control: Bear, Forest-creature, Earth King, Toph, Suki = 5 creatures. If I kill the Bear... I'm not killing it. Next turn they attack with Suki, make an Ally token β 6 creatures β Suki 6/4 when attacking... wait, the token is created tapped and attacking, so during combat they have 6 creatures, Suki is 6/4.
I'll deal with that later. Maybe Barrels can shoot Suki for 5 (4 toughness) β yes, Barrels deals 5 to Suki, killing it. That costs 5 mana + tap + sac. I have 7 lands, so feasible.
OK here's my plan: Block Bear with Inspector. Then next turn: Merchants attacks, sac Clue, draw, Merchants 6/5. See what happens. Maybe also cast Freedom Fighters.
Actually wait, should I consider blocking with BOTH Inspector and Merchants? Bear 4/4 blocked by both: Bear assigns 4 damage β must assign lethal to one before the next. Kills Inspector (1 damage) then 3 to Merchants. Merchants 5/4 takes 3, survives. Both blockers deal damage: 5+1=6 to Bear, Bear dies. I lose Inspector (take 1, get Clue), Bear dies, Merchants survives as 5/4 with 3 damage marked (heals at cleanup).
That's actually good! Bear dies, Merchants survives, I get a Clue. Cost: Inspector + 1 life.
Compare to blocking with Inspector alone: Bear survives, I keep... no wait, Inspector dies in both cases.
Double-block: Bear dies, Merchants survives (takes 3, has 4 toughness, lives), Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue). I go to 12.
Single-block Inspector: Bear survives (takes 1), Inspector dies (I take 1, get Clue). I go to 12.
Same life, same Inspector loss, same Clue. Difference: double-block kills the Bear but Merchants takes 3 damage (irrelevant, heals).
Wait, does Bear assign damage correctly? Bear is 4/4. Blockers: Inspector (1 toughness) and Merchants (4 toughness). Attacker orders blockers. Bear must assign lethal damage to first blocker before assigning to next. If opponent orders Inspector first: 1 damage to Inspector (lethal), 3 to Merchants. Merchants survives with 3 damage marked. Bear takes 6 damage (5 from Merchants + 1 from Inspector), dies.
If opponent orders Merchants first: must assign lethal (4) to Merchants before Inspector. 4 damage to Merchants = lethal (4 toughness). Then 0 to Inspector. Inspector survives! Merchants dies. Bear takes 5 damage from Merchants, dies.
Oh no β the ATTACKER chooses damage assignment order. So opponent would order Merchants first, kill Merchants, and Inspector survives. Bear still dies (takes 5 from Merchants).
So double-block outcomes (opponent chooses):
- Option A (they order Merchants first): Merchants dies, Bear dies, Inspector survives. I keep Inspector but lose Merchants.
- Option B (they order Inspector first): Inspector dies, Merchants survives with 3 damage, Bear dies, I get Clue, take 1.
Opponent picks A, obviously β killing Merchants is huge for them. Trade their token for my Merchants? Yes please.
So double-blocking is bad: I lose Merchants (my best creature) for a Bear token. Even though Bear dies, that's a bad trade.
Single block with Inspector: Bear survives, Inspector dies, I get Clue, take 1, go to 12.
Hmm, but is Bear surviving bad? Bear is a 4/4. Next turn they attack with Bear + Suki + others.
Alternatively, no block: take 4, go to 9. Keep Inspector. Next turn attack with Merchants, sac Inspector (take 1, go to 8), draw, Merchants 6/5.
Let me count the race more carefully.
My turn 9 (after their turn 8 combat): I have Merchants 5/4, Inspector (if not blocked) or Clue (if blocked), 7 lands, Barrels, Freedom Fighters in hand. Opponent at 7.
Turn 9 attack: Merchants (sac Inspector or Clue β 6/5), plus cast Freedom Fighters precombat (2/1 haste + 1/1 Ally token). Attack with Merchants 6/5, Freedom Fighters 2/1, Ally 1/1, and Inspector 1/1 menace if still alive (if I didn't block and didn't sac it... but I want to sac it for the draw).
Opponent's blockers on their turn 9... wait no, my turn 9 attack is blocked by their untapped creatures: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki 5/4, Forest 2/2 (earthbent land, can block). That's a lot of blockers. They easily block everything and kill my stuff. Merchants 6/5 gets double-blocked by Bear + Earth King: kills both, dies. Or Bear + Toph: 6 damage, kills both, Merchants takes 6, dies.
Hmm, attacking into that board is rough. But I have Barrels: 5 mana, tap, sac, deal 5 to a creature. I can kill Suki or Bear with it.
Let me think about my actual win condition. Maybe I'm not winning by combat soon; maybe I grind with Merchants drawing cards.
Actually, let's reconsider: opponent at 7 life. I have on board: Merchants 5/4, Inspector 1/1, Barrels. Hand: Freedom Fighters.
What if next turn: cast Freedom Fighters (2/1 + 1/1 Ally). Attack with everything: Merchants 5/4 (sac Clue/Inspector β 6/5), FF 2/1, Ally 1/1, maybe Inspector 1/1 menace.
Total power if Inspector alive and not sacced: 6+2+1+1 = 10, but they have 5 blockers with total toughness... they can block everything. Menace on Inspector means they need 2 blockers for it.
They have: Bear 4/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki 5/4, Forest 2/2 = 5 blockers. My attackers: Merchants 6/5, FF 2/1, Ally 1/1, Inspector 1/1 menace = 4 attackers. Inspector needs 2 blockers. They can block all 4 attackers (using 5 blockers, 2 on Inspector). No damage gets through. Bad.
Alternatively, use Barrels to kill a blocker first. Barrels: {5}, {T}, sac: 5 damage to target creature. Kill Suki (their anthem... no, Suki Kyoshi is the 5/4 attacker). Kill Bear 4/4. Then attack: they have 4 blockers (Earth King, Toph, Suki, Forest) for my 4 attackers, Inspector needs 2 β they block everything. Still no damage.
Hmm. This board stall favors... whom? They have Suki Kyoshi growing. Each turn Suki attacks makes a token, increasing creature count, making Suki bigger. That's a problem. Also Earth King: when their power-4+ creatures attack, they ramp lands.
I think I need to be aggressive and use Barrels + combat to push damage, or use Day of Black Sun... already used.
Let me think about my deck: I have 25 cards left. What removal/threats remain? Unknown, but I've seen my decklist partially: Callous Inspector x2, Hog-Monkey, Day of Black Sun, Swampsnare Trap, Barrels, Beetle-Headed Merchants, Treetop Freedom Fighters. There must be more cards.
OK, decision now: block with Inspector alone seems right. I go to 12, get a Clue, keep Merchants intact. The Bear stays, but I can deal with it: next turn I can use Barrels to shoot the Bear (5 damage kills 4/4) or Suki.
Actually wait β maybe I shouldn't block at all and keep Inspector? Let me compare life totals: block β 12. No block β 9. In the no-block line, I keep Inspector which is a menace attacker and sac fodder. But saccing Inspector pings me for 1 anyway (8). Blocking gives me a Clue which is free sac fodder without the ping. And 12 > 9.
The value of Inspector as a menace attacker: opponent has 5 creatures, plenty of double-blockers, so Inspector isn't getting through anyway. Its main value is sac fodder, which the Clue replaces. So blocking with Inspector is strictly better: 12 life + Clue vs 9 life + Inspector. Clue β Inspector for sac purposes (Clue better: no ping, can also crack for 2 mana if needed). And 3 life difference.
Block with Inspector.
Rationale: Chump the Bear with Inspector β the 1 self-damage is cheaper than taking 4, and the Clue token replaces Inspector as perfect sacrifice fodder for Merchants' attack trigger next turn (free draw, no life loss). I won't double-block with Merchants because the opponent would order damage to kill Merchants,trading my best creature for a mere token.
Let me do it.pass_priority(until=declare_blockers, board_cursor=140)
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}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
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"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"stack": [],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": true,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
],
"blockers": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"id": "p46",
"power": "1",
"toughness": "1"
}
]
}
],
"game_seq": 472
}Thinking (3860 chars)
Let me analyze the current state. It's Turn 8, opponent's combat phase, Declare Blockers step. Wait β the combat already shows a blocker assigned: Callous Inspector (p46) is blocking the Bear Token (p53). The summary says I already declared the chump block. Let me check β the combat shows blockers: [Callous Inspector p46]. So my block is registered and now I have priority again? Actually the game state shows priority_player: PilotA, and combat shows the block already declared. So I'm being asked whether to do anything before combat damage (e.g., cast an instant or activate an ability).
My hand: Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}) β it's a creature with haste, no instant-speed relevance. I have untapped: Barrels of Blasting Jelly (p39), Mountain (p87), Swamp (p59).
Options:
1. Activate Barrels' {5}, {T}, Sacrifice to deal 5 damage to target creature β I only have 3 untapped mana sources (Barrels itself taps, Mountain, Swamp = 2 mana + Barrels taps as part of cost). Cost is {5}{T} sacrifice. I have only Mountain + Swamp = 2 mana available. Can't pay 5. Not possible.
2. Barrels' {1}: Add one mana of any color β pointless now.
3. Nothing else to do.
So I should just pass priority and let combat damage resolve. The Inspector dies, Bear survives (4/4 vs 1/1... wait, Inspector deals 1 to Bear, Bear deals 4 to Inspector, Inspector dies, I take 1 from Inspector's death trigger, get a Clue). Wait β Inspector's death trigger: "When this dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token." So I go to 12. Fine.
Actually wait β do I want to reconsider the block? The summary says I decided to chump with Inspector only. The block is already declared in the game state. So this is post-blocker priority. Nothing to cast. Pass.
Actually, hold on. Let me double-check whether the priority is for declaring blockers or after. combat_phase... the step is "Declare Blockers" and combat already lists blockers. priority_player is PilotA. It seems blockers were declared (auto-confirmed via batch) and now I have priority to act before damage. Or maybe the game is asking me to confirm? The summary said I already made the block decision with choose_action(blockers=...). So this is the priority after blockers.
Nothing productive to do. Pass priority. Next: damage resolves, then opponent's postcombat main, then my turn 9.
Let me think ahead about my turn 9 plan: I'll have Merchants (5/4) ready to attack, with the Clue token from Inspector's death as sacrifice fodder for Merchants' attack trigger (sacrifice another creature or artifact β Clue is an artifact!). Draw a card, put a +1/+1 counter on Merchants β 6/5. Opponent at 7 life. Their blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki Kyoshi Warrior 5/4 (summoning sick this turn, will be ready), Forest-land 2/2 (tapped), Bear 4/4 (tapped from attacking... it attacked so it's tapped; it will untap on their next turn... no wait, it's their turn now, the Bear attacked this turn, it stays tapped until their untap step next turn).
Wait, actually on my turn 9, the Bear will still be tapped (it attacked on their turn 8, untaps at start of their turn 9). So on my turn 9, their untapped blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Suki 5/4, plus whatever they play. If Merchants attacks as 6/5 menaceless... they'd block with Suki 5/4? 6/5 trample? No trample. They can block with multiple. Hmm, Merchants doesn't have evasion. They could double-block with Suki + something to kill it. But sacking the Clue draws a card, so it's fine value.
Also I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters on turn 9 with Mountain + 2 Swamps ({2}{R}), haste, makes a 1/1 Ally token. Attack with Freedom Fighters (2/1), Ally token... the token is created when it enters, so it's summoning sick (can't attack).
Anyway, for now: pass priority. The instruction says "Continue playing. Call pass_priority." So I call pass_priority.pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=141)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T8 Combat/Combat Damage (PilotB)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 25,
"life": 13
}
],
"board_cursor": 142,
"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p21"
}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": true,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "When Callous Inspector dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token.",
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"source_card": "Callous Inspector"
}
],
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"game_seq": 478,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=142)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T8 Combat/Combat Damage (PilotB)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
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"life": 12
}
],
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"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{1}{W}",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p21"
}
],
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{
"blocked": true,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
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"game_seq": 482,
"stop_reason": "playable_cards",
"has_playable_cards": true
}pass_priority(until=my_turn)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
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"hand_size": 2,
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I'm on turn 9. I have 12 life, opponent at 7. My board: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Beetle-Headed Merchants 5/4, Clue Token, Mountain, 6 Swamps. Hand: Treetop Freedom Fighters, Vindictive Warden.
Opponent: Bear Token 4/4 (tapped), Forests, Plains, Suki Kyoshi Warrior 5/4 (sick), The Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3.
Vindictive Warden β a 2/3 menace with firebending. Let me think about what to cast.
I have 7 untapped lands. I could cast Vindictive Warden for {2}{B/R} (one black or red). Then attack with Merchants and Warden.
Actually, let me think about the whole turn. I want to attack with Beetle-Headed Merchants, sacrificing the Clue token (or something) to draw a card and grow it. The Clue token can be sacrificed to Merchants' attack trigger, drawing a card. That's better than cracking the Clue normally (which costs 2 mana) β sacrificing to Merchants draws without paying 2.
Opponent's blockers: Suki 5/4 (sick but can block), Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Bear 4/4 tapped (can't block).
If I attack with Merchants (5/4, becomes 6/5 after trigger) and Warden (2/3 menace)... They have 3 blockers. Suki could block Merchants β 6/5 vs 5/4, Merchants kills Suki and survives with 1 damage... wait 5 damage to Merchants, Merchants has 5 toughness after counter, so it survives with 5 damage marked? No β 5 toughness, 5 damage = dies. Hmm, 6/5 vs 5/4: Merchants deals 6 to Suki (lethal), Suki deals 5 to Merchants, Merchants has 5 toughness β dies. Trade. Not great but Suki is a big threat.
Actually, let me consider casting Vindictive Warden first. Its {3} activated ability deals 1 damage to each opponent β opponent at 7, that's a useful reach tool.
Let me cast Vindictive Warden now. Then attack with Merchants + Warden.
Mana: 7 lands (6 Swamp + 1 Mountain). Warden costs {2}{B/R} β I can pay with Mountain for the R or a Swamp for B. Either works. After casting, I have 4 mana left.
Should I also cast Treetop Freedom Fighters? That would leave 1 mana. FF is 2/1 haste + 1/1 token. More attackers. But opponent has blockers: Suki 5/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. Adding a 2/1 and 1/1 attacking into that just feeds creatures. But they're at 7 β chip damage matters.
Actually, let me think about the math. If I cast both Warden and FF, I attack with: Merchants 5/4 (β6/5), Warden 2/3 menace, FF 2/1, Ally token 1/1. Blockers: Suki 5/4, Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3.
They'd block to minimize damage. Suki blocks Merchants (trade 5/4 for 6/5 β actually Suki dies, Merchants dies too as computed). Earth King + Toph double-block Warden (menace requires 2+ blockers, so they can). Then FF and Ally get through for 3. Opponent 7β4.
Alternatively they might block differently. Anyway, casting both seems aggressive but reasonable. However, I want to keep mana for Warden's {3} ability? That's 3 mana to deal 1 to each opponent β if I cast both creatures I have 1 left, can't activate.
Alternative: cast only Warden, keep 4 mana. Attack with Merchants + Warden. Then postcombat, use Warden's {3} ability for reach.
Hmm, but actually the sacrifice for Merchants' trigger: I should sacrifice the Clue token (draw a card) rather than a creature. Yes.
Let me also consider: should I crack the Clue separately? No β sacrificing it to Merchants draws a card for free plus grows Merchants. Much better.
Plan: Cast Vindictive Warden. Then attack with Merchants and Warden. Sacrifice Clue token to Merchants' trigger, draw a card, Merchants becomes 6/5.
Should I also cast FF? Opponent at 7. If I cast FF, I have 1 mana left. The FF + token add 3 power of attackers. They have 3 blockers though. It might force better blocks. But honestly, holding FF and keeping mana for Warden's ability might be better... Actually with 4 mana after Warden, I can activate the {3} ability once for 1 damage to opponent. 7β6. That's minor.
Actually let me reconsider: the bigger question is whether to commit FF now. FF is a 2/1 haste β it can attack immediately. Combined with the 1/1 token. Opponent's untapped blockers: Suki, Earth King, Toph (3 blockers). If I attack with 4 creatures (Merchants, Warden, FF, token), they can block 3 of them (Suki on Merchants, Earth King + Toph on Warden β menace needs 2). Then FF and token... wait they only have 3 blockers total. Earth King + Toph both on Warden, Suki on Merchants = all 3 blockers used. FF 2/1 and token 1/1 get through for 3 damage. 7β4.
But wait β would they double-block Warden or block FF? They'd optimize. With 4 attackers and 3 blockers, one attacker gets through minimum. They'd let the smallest through (token 1/1). Damage: 1. Merchants blocked by Suki: trade. Warden double-blocked: Warden 2/3 vs Earth King 2/2 + Toph 2/3 β Warden kills one (2 damage to Earth King kills it), takes 4 and dies. Hmm, actually as attacker I assign damage; I'd kill Earth King. Warden dies.
Outcome: I lose Merchants + Warden + Clue, they lose Suki + Earth King. They take 1. That's... not great. Trading Merchants for Suki β Suki is scary (grows with creatures, makes tokens when attacking). Maybe worth it.
Alternative: don't cast FF, attack with Merchants + Warden only. They block: Suki on Merchants, Earth King + Toph on Warden. Same trades but no chip damage. Or they might block Merchants with Suki and let Warden through? Warden is 2 damage. 7β5.
Hmm, actually maybe attacking with just Merchants is safer? No β let's think about what matters. I'm at 12, they're at 7. Their board: Bear 4/4, Suki 5/4 (unsick next turn), Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2. Next turn they can attack with a lot. If Suki attacks, it makes a token, and Earth King's trigger: creatures with power 4+ attacking β ramp. Bear + Suki attacking = 2 lands ramped.
I'm in a race. My life: 12. Their potential attack next turn: Bear 4 + Suki 5 + Toph 2 + Forest 2 = 13 if all attack. I have Merchants 5/4 to block. That's scary. So killing their board / winning fast matters.
I'm at 12. If they swing everything next turn, I block Bear with Merchants (trade-ish: Merchants 5/4 kills Bear 4/4, survives as 5/4 with 4 damage), take 5+2+2 = 9 β at 3. Not dead but close.
So this turn I should maximize pressure. Casting both Warden and FF gives the most attackers. Let me think about whether to attack with everything.
Actually wait β maybe I shouldn't attack with Merchants into Suki. Trading Merchants (my best creature) for Suki... Suki's power equals number of creatures they control. They control: Bear, Earth King, Toph, Suki, Forest-creature = 5 creatures, so Suki is 5/4. If I kill some creatures, Suki shrinks.
Alternative plan: Use Barrels' {5} sacrifice ability to deal 5 to Suki! That kills Suki (5 damage to 5/4). Costs 5 mana + tap + sacrifice Barrels. I have 7 mana. Then cast Warden ({2}{B/R}) β that's 5+3 = 8 mana, too much. Hmm, 7 mana total. Barrels sac (5) + Warden (3) = 8. Can't do both.
Options:
A) Cast Warden + FF (6 mana), attack with everything, 1 mana left.
B) Cast Warden (3 mana), attack with Merchants + Warden, keep 4 mana for Warden's {3} ping (1 left over).
C) Barrels-sac to kill Suki (5 mana), cast nothing or FF with 2 mana... FF costs 3. Can't. So just kill Suki, attack with Merchants (sac Clue, 6/5). Blockers without Suki: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. They'd double-block Merchants: 6/5 vs 2/2+2/3. Merchants kills both (6 damage split 2+... need to assign lethal to first: 2 to Earth King, 4 to Toph β Toph 2/3 takes 4, dies). Merchants takes 4, survives (6/5 with 4 damage). That kills Earth King + Toph! And Suki already dead from Barrels. That leaves them with just Bear + Forest creature. Then Suki... wait Suki's dead. Their board: Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2. And they're at 7 still.
Hmm wait, but would they double-block Merchants knowing they lose both? Maybe they'd just block with one and take the trade more carefully. If they block with Toph alone: Merchants 6/5 kills Toph, takes 2. If they don't block, take 6 β at 1.
Option C is quite devastating to their board. But I lose Barrels (my red source + 5-damage outlet). I have a Mountain though, so red is fine.
Let me compare: Option C leaves them with Bear + Forest 2/2, me with Merchants 6/5 (4 damage marked... damage clears at end of turn), Warden + FF still in hand. Next turn I cast both and overwhelm.
Actually wait, in option C, do I even attack with Merchants? If they have Earth King + Toph as blockers and I attack, they might just take 6 (7β1) rather than lose both blockers. Then next turn they swing... I'd be at risk. Hmm, at 1 life they'd have to block or die to anything.
Actually with them at 7: if I kill Suki with Barrels and attack with Merchants (6/5), they must respect the 6 damage. If they take it, they're at 1, and any creature attack next turn kills them (they'd have to block). If they double-block, they lose Earth King and Toph.
Either way option C is strong. But hold on β should I kill Suki or the Bear with Barrels? Suki is 5/4 now, growing as they play creatures, and makes tokens when attacking. Bear is 4/4 and enables Earth King's ramp trigger (power 4+). Suki is the bigger threat long-term and harder to kill in combat (5 toughness vs Merchants). Bear can be blocked by Merchants favorably. Kill Suki.
Hmm, but wait β there's a subtlety. Suki is summoning sick this turn, so it can't attack this turn anyway. It CAN block though. If I don't kill it, it blocks Merchants and trades. If I kill it with Barrels, Merchants attacks into only Earth King + Toph.
Let me also consider: Barrels {5} sac deals 5 to target creature. Earth King is 2/2 β overkill. Toph 2/3 β 5 damage kills it. Suki 5/4 β exactly kills. Bear 4/4 β kills. Suki is the right target.
Actually, one more consideration: Toph's earthbent Forest has counters; when it dies it returns tapped. Toph's power = counters on lands = 2. Not a huge threat.
Decision: Go with option C variant β but actually, let me reconsider casting Warden first then deciding. If I cast Warden (3 mana), I have 4 left β not enough for Barrels sac (5). So it's either/or this turn.
I think killing Suki now with Barrels is better than casting Warden, because Suki will only get bigger and it dominates combat. Next turn I can cast Warden + FF with 7 mana and swing.
Wait, actually β should I crack the Clue too? I have 7 mana. Barrels sac is 5, leaving 2. I could crack Clue for 2 to draw a card. But I planned to sac the Clue to Merchants' attack trigger (free draw + counter). If I attack with Merchants. Let me do that instead.
Sequence:
1. Activate Barrels {5}{T} sac: deal 5 to Suki. (Tap 5 lands.)
2. Attack with Merchants. Sacrifice Clue token to the trigger, draw a card, Merchants β 6/5.
3. They block or take 6.
Mana: 7 lands, use 5 for Barrels, 2 left. Nothing else to cast with 2 (Clue crack would be 2 but I'm sacrificing it). Fine.
Actually, should I sacrifice the Clue to Merchants or keep it? Sacrificing draws a card and grows Merchants to 6/5 β better attack. Yes.
Wait, one concern: if I kill Suki and attack with Merchants into Earth King + Toph double block β Merchants 6/5 takes 4 damage, survives. Kills both. Great. If they only block with one, even better for me. If they don't block, they're at 1.
Hmm, actually, hold on. Let me reconsider whether they even still have Suki as a blocker that matters... Suki is 5/4. Merchants is 5/4 (or 6/5 after trigger). If Suki blocks Merchants 6/5: Suki deals 5, Merchants has 5 toughness β dies. Merchants deals 6 to Suki β dies. Trade. So without Barrels, attacking Merchants into Suki = trade. With Barrels killing Suki first, Merchants runs over the small blockers.
Also worth noting: after Barrels is sacrificed, I lose the {1}: Add mana ability, but I have 7 lands so mana is fine.
Alright, let me also double check timing: Barrels ability "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature." It's an activated ability, instant speed presumably. Suki is a creature, target it. 5 damage to 5/4 β destroyed. Good.
Let me execute: first action β activate Barrels targeting Suki.
Actually, wait. Let me reconsider one more time whether to cast Vindictive Warden instead and keep Barrels.
The value of Barrels' 5 damage: kills Suki now. The value of Warden: a 2/3 menace attacker + ping ability. This turn, if I cast Warden and attack with Merchants + Warden:
- They have Suki, Earth King, Toph to block (Bear tapped).
- Suki blocks Merchants (trade), Earth King + Toph double-block Warden (Warden kills Earth King, dies to combined 4 damage... Warden is 2/3, takes 2+2=4 β dies; deals 2 β kills Earth King).
- Net: I lose Merchants, Warden, Clue(sacced); they lose Suki, Earth King. Board after: them: Bear 4/4, Toph 2/3, Forest 2/2. Me: Barrels, lands, FF in hand. I'm at 12, they're at 7.
vs Option C: them: Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2 (and maybe Earth King/Toph if they didn't block β but if they didn't block they're at 1). Me: Merchants 6/5, lands, Warden + FF in hand. I'm at 12, they're at 7 or 1.
Option C is clearly better β I keep Merchants and kill more of their stuff (or put them at 1).
Let me go with C. Activate Barrels targeting Suki.
Then combat: attack with Merchants, sac Clue.
One more check β the Clue token is an artifact token with "{2}, Sacrifice: Draw a card." Merchants' trigger says "sacrifice another creature or artifact" β Clue is an artifact, so yes it can be sacrificed.
Letme do it.raw
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"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 151,
"choices": [
{
"index": 0,
"description": "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn."
},
{
"index": 1,
"description": "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice Barrels of Blasting Jelly: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
}
],
"untapped_lands": 7,
"game_seq": 487,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"action_taken": "selected_0",
"success": true
}Thinking (180 chars)
Let me continue playing. The last action was activating Barrels of Blasting Jelly's sacrifice ability to deal 5 damage to Suki. Ishould call pass_priority to see what happens next.
pass_priority(until=stack_resolved)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_CHOOSE_ABILITY",
"message": "Choose spell or ability to play: Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=0, choice=1, etc. to pick an ability, or choice=no to activate nothing",
"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1",
"playable": true
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 151,
"choices": [
{
"index": 0,
"description": "{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn."
},
{
"index": 1,
"description": "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice Barrels of Blasting Jelly: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
}
],
"untapped_lands": 7,
"game_seq": 487,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}Thinking (173 chars)
I'm at the decision where I chose to activate Barrels of Blasting Jelly. I need to pick thesacrifice ability to deal 5 damage to Suki, Kyoshi Warrior (5/4). That's choice 1.
raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a creature",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 152,
"choices": [
{
"tapped": true,
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Bear Token",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 0,
"power": "4",
"id": "p53",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 1,
"power": "5",
"id": "p54",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Forest",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 2,
"power": "2",
"id": "p60",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 3,
"power": "5",
"id": "p15",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "The Earth King",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 4,
"power": "2",
"id": "p28",
"toughness": "2"
},
{
"controller": "PilotB",
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 5,
"power": "2",
"id": "p16",
"toughness": "3"
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice Barrels of Blasting Jelly: It deals 5 damage to target creature.",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"source_card": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 7,
"game_seq": 488,
"land_drops_used": 0,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"action_taken": "selected_ability_1",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=stack_resolved)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select a creature",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
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],
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
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"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
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"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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}
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{
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"Haste",
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],
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"id": "p29",
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},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
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"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
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"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
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],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
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"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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},
{
"tapped": false,
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],
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
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"toughness": "3",
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{
"controller": "PilotB",
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},
{
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},
{
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},
{
"controller": "PilotB",
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{
"owner": "PilotA",
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}Thinking (409 chars)
The Barrels ability is on the stack and I need to select the target. I planned to target Suki, Kyoshi Warrior (5/4) β dealing 5 damage kills it. Wait, Suki's power is equal to the number of creatures they control. They control: Bear Token, Forest 2/2 (creature land), Suki, Earth King, Toph = 5 creatures, so Suki is 5/4. Dealing 5 damage to it kills it (4 toughness). Yes, target Suki, Kyoshi Warrior [p15].
raw
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"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotA) YOUR_MAIN",
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{
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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{
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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{
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"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
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],
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},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
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],
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}
],
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"tapped": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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}
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],
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{
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"name": "Vindictive Warden",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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}
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"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"id": "p11"
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{
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
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{
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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"{T}: Add {G}.",
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],
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},
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"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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},
{
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
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"summoning_sick": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
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"toughness": "3",
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}
],
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}
],
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{
"name": "Clue Token",
"index": 0,
"action": "activate",
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"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92"
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "{5}, {T}, Sacrifice Barrels of Blasting Jelly: It deals 5 damage to target creature.",
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"source_card": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"targets": [
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior (5/4) (PilotB's)",
"id": "p15"
}
]
}
],
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"land_drops_used": 0,
"action_taken": "selected_target_3",
"success": true
}Thinking (230 chars)
The user is asking me to continue playing. The last action was activating Barrels of Blasting Jelly's sacrifice ability targeting Suki. I need to call pass_priority to continue. Let me call pass_priority to see what happens next.
pass_priority(until=declare_attackers)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select attackers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "attackers=p1,p2,... or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
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"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
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],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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],
"id": "p54",
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"toughness": "4",
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"tapped": false,
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"tapped": false,
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"{T}: Add {R}."
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"id": "p87"
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{
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"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
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"life": 12,
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{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
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"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
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}
]
},
{
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
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},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
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},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
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},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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}
],
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"is_you": false,
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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"{T}: Add {G}.",
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},
{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": false,
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
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"life": 7
}
],
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"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"index": 0,
"choice_type": "attacker",
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"name": "All attack",
"index": 1,
"choice_type": "special",
"id": "all"
}
],
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"untapped_lands": 2,
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"stop_reason": "combat"
}Thinking (2056 chars)
The Barrels resolved, killing Suki, Kyoshi Warrior. Now it's my combat phase. I have Beetle-Headed Merchants 5/4 that can attack. Opponent has:
- Bear Token 4/4 (tapped)
- The Earth King 2/2 (untapped)
- Toph, the Blind Bandit 2/3 (untapped)
If I attack with Merchants 5/4, they can block with Earth King + Toph (2/2 + 2/3 = 4 power, 5 toughness total). Merchants deals 5 damage, kills both blockers (assigns 2 to Earth King, 3 to Toph), and takes 4 damage... wait, Merchants is 5/4, takes 4 damage from 2/2+2/3 = 4 damage, which kills Merchants too (4 toughness). Actually 2+2=4 damage to Merchants, Merchants has 4 toughness, so it dies. But wait β I can sacrifice the Clue token to the attack trigger to put a +1/+1 counter on Merchants, making it 6/5. Then it survives the 4 damage.
So attack with Merchants, trigger: sacrifice Clue token, draw a card, Merchants becomes 6/5. Opponent blocks with Earth King + Toph: I assign lethal to both (2 to Earth King, 3 to Toph), Merchants takes 4 damage and survives as 6/5. That's a great trade β kill both their creatures, draw a card.
Alternatively, they might not block at all and take 6, going to 1 life. Then I can... hmm, at 1 life they might still lose next turn. But they'd probably block.
Also, should I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters first? I have 2 untapped Swamps, TFF costs {2}{R} β I don't have red mana anymore (Barrels is sacrificed). Wait, I have a Mountain! Yes, Mountain is on my battlefield. Let me check: bf=[Beetle-Headed Merchants 5/4, Clue Token, Mountain, Swamp x6]. The Mountain is untapped? It says "Mountain" without (tapped), and Swamps: 5 tapped, 1 untapped. So untapped: Mountain + 1 Swamp = 2 mana, one of which is red. TFF costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. I only have 2 untapped. Can't cast it this turn.
Vindictive Warden costs {2}{B/R} = 3 mana with one black or red. I have 2 mana. Can't cast either.
So my only play is attacking with Merchants. The trigger will let me sacrifice the Clue token β that's great value: draw a card and grow Merchants to 6/5.
Attack with Merchants.raw
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"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
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{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
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"id": "p39"
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
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"id": "p46"
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{
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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],
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
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"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"tapped": true,
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"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
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"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
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},
{
"tapped": false,
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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}
],
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{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
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],
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{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
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"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
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"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
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},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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],
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"is_you": false,
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"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
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},
{
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},
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"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
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"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 162,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Clue Token",
"index": 0,
"action": "activate",
"playable_abilities": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
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}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
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"game_seq": 509,
"action_taken": "batch_attack",
"success": true,
"declared": [
{
"id": "p54"
}
]
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=declare_attackers)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 162,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Clue Token",
"index": 0,
"action": "activate",
"playable_abilities": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92"
}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 509,
"stop_reason": "reached_step",
"current_step": "Declare Attackers"
}Thinking (2417 chars)
Let me think about the current state. I attacked with Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4). Its attack trigger is on the stack: "you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on it."
I have a Clue Token on the battlefield. I want to sacrifice the Clue Token to the Merchants' trigger to draw a card and grow Merchants to 6/5.
The choices shown: Clue Token [id=p92, activate] β that's the Clue's own sacrifice ability ({2}, sac: draw a card). But the Merchants trigger is on the stack and I need to choose whether to sacrifice something.
Hmm, actually the current decision is "Play instants and activated abilities" β the trigger is on the stack. The choice to sacrifice for the trigger may come when the trigger resolves. Right now I can activate the Clue Token's ability (crack it for {2}) or pass.
I have 2 untapped lands. If I crack the Clue now, I draw a card before deciding on the Merchants trigger sacrifice. But wait β if I crack the Clue now, I won't have it to sacrifice to the Merchants trigger. The Merchants trigger needs "another creature or artifact" to sacrifice. My other artifacts/creatures: just the Clue Token (Merchants itself can't be sacrificed to its own trigger β "another"). So if I crack the Clue now, I have nothing to sacrifice for the Merchants trigger.
So I should NOT crack the Clue. I should pass priority and let the Merchants trigger resolve, choosing to sacrifice the Clue Token to draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Merchants.
Wait, but the prompt said "Attacking with Beetle-Headed Merchants β I'll sacrifice the Clue token to its trigger to draw a card and grow it to 6/5". So yes, the plan is to sacrifice the Clue to the trigger.
So now I pass priority so the trigger resolves. When it resolves, I'll be prompted to choose what to sacrifice (or maybe "you may" β choose yes, then pick the Clue).
Actually, let me reconsider: could I crack the Clue now AND still have a sacrifice target? My artifacts/creatures other than Merchants: Clue Token only. Lands aren't creatures (Mountain, Swamps). So no. If I crack the Clue, the trigger does nothing (I could still choose not to sacrifice). Drawing a card now vs. drawing a card from the trigger β same card draw, but the trigger also gives a +1/+1 counter. So sacrificing the Clue to the trigger is strictly better: draw a card AND grow Merchants to6/5.
So pass priority now.pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=143)
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"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 163,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Clue Token",
"index": 0,
"action": "activate",
"playable_abilities": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92"
}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"id": "p54",
"power": "5",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotB",
"name": "Razor Rings",
"targets": [
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4) [tapped] (yours)",
"id": "p54"
}
]
},
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 515,
"action_taken": "passed_priority",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=declare_blockers)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_ASK",
"message": "Sacrifice another creature or artifact and draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants?",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes or choice=no",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 165,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": []
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 521,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}Thinking (14766 chars)
Let me look at the current state. The Beetle-Headed Merchants attack trigger is on the stack. I need to decide whether to sacrifice another creature or artifact to draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Merchants.
Wait, looking at the graveyard: `gy=[Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Beetle-Headed Merchants, ...]` β Beetle-Headed Merchants is in my graveyard? That seems odd. Wait, let me re-read.
Actually the graveyard list shows: Barrels of Blasting Jelly, Beetle-Headed Merchants, Callous Inspector, Callous Inspector, Day of Black Sun, Hog-Monkey, Swampsnare Trap.
Hmm, but the stack shows "Beetle-Headed Merchants - Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks..." β so there's a trigger on the stack from Beetle-Headed Merchants attacking. But the Merchants is in the graveyard?
Wait, this is confusing. Let me re-read the game log. In Turn 9, I attacked with Beetle-Headed Merchants and its attack trigger went on the stack. I passed to let the trigger resolve... but now the trigger is asking me whether to sacrifice.
Wait, but the battlefield shows: `bf=[Clue Token (token), Mountain, Swamp (tapped), ...]` β no Beetle-Headed Merchants on the battlefield! And the graveyard contains Beetle-Headed Merchants.
Hmm, did the Merchants die? Let me think. Actually wait β maybe the opponent cast Razor Rings on the attacking Merchants? Razor Rings: "{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
Actually, looking at the opponent's graveyard: `gy=[Avatar Enthusiasts, Razor Rings, Suki, Courageous Rescuer, Suki, Kyoshi Warrior, The Earth King]` β Razor Rings is in their graveyard! So they cast Razor Rings on my attacking Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4), dealing 4 damage... but Merchants is a 5/4, so 4 damage wouldn't kill it. Unless...
Wait, but the Merchants is in my graveyard. So it died somehow. Razor Rings deals 4 damage to a 5/4 β that leaves it as a 5/4 with 4 damage marked, not dead. Unless they cast it after the trigger resolved and I sacrificed... no.
Hmm, wait. Let me reconsider. Maybe the trigger is still on the stack and the Merchants is... no, the battlefield clearly doesn't show Merchants.
Actually, let me re-read: `bf=[Clue Token (token), Mountain, Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp]`. So my battlefield is: Clue Token, Mountain, and 7 Swamps (6 tapped, 1 untapped β "Untapped lands: 2"... wait, it says untapped lands: 2 but I only see one untapped Swamp listed plus Mountain. Let me count: Mountain (untapped, not marked tapped), Swamp (tapped) x6, Swamp (untapped, last one). So untapped = Mountain + 1 Swamp = 2. Yes, "Untapped lands: 2".)
So my Merchants is dead in the graveyard. The opponent must have cast Razor Rings on it in response to the attack trigger... but 4 damage doesn't kill a 5/4. Unless the Merchants was still 5/4 and... hmm.
Wait, actually maybe I misread the sequence. Let me re-read the last log entry: "Barrels killed Suki; I attacked with Beetle-Headed Merchants and its attack trigger is on the stack. I'm declining to crack the Clue for its own ability β I'll pass so the trigger resolves and I can sacrifice the Clue to it, drawing a card and growing Merchants to 6/5."
So the attack trigger is on the stack. Then presumably the opponent responded with Razor Rings targeting the attacking Merchants. Razor Rings deals 4 damage. Merchants is 5/4. 4 damage is not lethal...
Unless β wait. Did the opponent respond to the trigger, and Razor Rings resolved first, dealing 4 damage to Merchants? Merchants becomes a 5/4 with 4 damage marked. Not dead. Then the trigger resolves, I sacrifice the Clue, draw a card, put a +1/+1 counter β Merchants becomes 6/5 with 4 damage marked. Still not dead.
Hmm, but the Merchants IS in the graveyard. So how did it die?
Wait, maybe Razor Rings was cast... Actually, hold on. Let me reconsider β maybe the decision being asked is the trigger's sacrifice decision, and the trigger is on the stack, and Merchants is already dead. If Merchants died before the trigger resolved, then when the trigger resolves, I can still sacrifice a creature/artifact and draw a card, but the +1/+1 counter part would do nothing (Merchants is no longer on the battlefield).
Actually wait β if the Merchants left the battlefield before the trigger resolved, the trigger still resolves (it exists independently). The "you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants." If Merchants is gone, I'd still draw a card but the counter wouldn't be placed. That would be bad β sacrificing the Clue just to draw a card when I could crack the Clue for {2} to draw anyway.
But how did Merchants die? Let me think about Razor Rings again. 4 damage to a 5/4...
OH WAIT. Maybe I have the timing wrong. Maybe the opponent cast Razor Rings, and I had already... no.
Hmm, actually, let me reconsider. Maybe the game log summary isn't perfectly accurate, and what actually happened: I attacked with Merchants (5/4). Trigger on stack. Opponent responded with Razor Rings dealing 4 damage to Merchants. Razor Rings resolved β Merchants has 4 damage marked. Then... the trigger resolved and I sacrificed the Clue? No, the trigger is still on the stack now asking me.
Actually, the stack currently shows the Merchants trigger. So the trigger hasn't resolved. And Merchants is in the graveyard. So Merchants died while the trigger was on the stack.
For Merchants (5/4) to die from Razor Rings (4 damage), it would need... hmm, 4 damage is not lethal to a 5/4. Unless Merchants was somehow smaller. Wait β was Merchants a 5/4? Let me check: "Beetle-Headed Merchants (5/4)". Hmm, in Turn 8 I cast it as a 5/4.
Actually wait, maybe Razor Rings was cast twice? No, only one in graveyard.
Hold on, let me reconsider. Maybe the opponent double-blocked? No, blockers haven't been declared yet β the combat is at the point where the attack trigger is resolving, before declare blockers. The decision is about the sacrifice.
Hmm, wait. Actually maybe the order was: I attacked, trigger on stack. I passed (from the previous pass_priority with until=declare_blockers). Then opponent cast Razor Rings in response to the trigger. Razor Rings resolved, dealing 4 to Merchants...
Actually, you know what β maybe Razor Rings has some interaction. "You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way." If Merchants had 4 toughness and was dealt 4 damage, that's exactly lethal, no excess. A 5/4 has toughness 4! So 4 damage IS lethal to a 5/4 (toughness 4)!
Oh duh, I confused myself. Beetle-Headed Merchants is a 5/4 β power 5, toughness 4. Razor Rings deals 4 damage, which is lethal to a 4-toughness creature. So the opponent killed my Merchants with Razor Rings in response to the attack trigger. Excess damage = 0, so they gain 0 life.
So now: Merchants is dead. Its attack trigger is still on the stack. The trigger asks: sacrifice another creature or artifact to draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Merchants.
Since Merchants is gone, the counter won't do anything. So sacrificing the Clue would just be: sacrifice Clue, draw a card. That's equivalent to cracking the Clue but without paying {2}. Actually it's a free draw! Normally cracking the Clue costs {2}. Here, sacrificing the Clue to the trigger draws me a card for free. The counter part fizzles, but the draw still happens.
Wait, but do I want to sacrifice the Clue? If I say no, the trigger does nothing, and I keep the Clue token. I can crack it later for {2}. If I say yes, I sacrifice the Clue and draw a card now (free).
Given I have 2 untapped lands (Mountain + Swamp), and my hand is [Treetop Freedom Fighters, Vindictive Warden], drawing a free card now seems good. The Clue's only use is to be cracked for a card anyway. Getting a free draw now is strictly better than paying {2} later, unless I want to save the Clue for a future Merchants-like trigger (but Merchants is dead; do I have other sacrifice synergies? Not in hand).
Actually, wait β could I sacrifice something else? The only other artifact/creature I have is... just the Clue token. My battlefield is Clue Token + lands. So the only legal sacrifice is the Clue token.
So the choice: sacrifice Clue β draw a card (counter fizzles since Merchants is dead). Or decline β keep Clue.
Drawing a free card now is good. I have 2 mana untapped; if I draw a land, I can play it. If I draw a spell, more options. The Clue would cost {2} to crack later anyway, so this is a free crack. Yes, sacrifice the Clue.
Wait, but hold on β is there any reason to keep the Clue? Vindictive Warden has menace and firebending. Treetop Freedom Fighters is a creature. No artifact/sacrifice synergies in hand. The Clue's value is exactly "pay {2}, draw a card." Getting it for free now is better. Yes, sacrifice.
Also, let me think about the broader game state. Opponent is at 7 life. I'm at 12. Opponent's board: Bear Token 4/4 (tapped), Forests (some tapped), one Forest 2/2 (tapped, the earthbent one), Plains x5 (one untapped), The Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. Opponent has 1 card in hand.
My board: just lands and the Clue. My hand: Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R} 2/1 haste), Vindictive Warden ({2}{B/R} 2/3 menace, firebending 1, {3}: deals 1 to each opponent).
I have 8 lands total (Mountain + 7 Swamps), 2 untapped right now (it's my combat phase, so this is my turn β turn 9).
So my plan: After this combat (Merchants is dead, so no attacker... wait, did I attack with anything else? The combat shows "-> PilotB" meaning I'm attacking PilotB. The only attacker was Merchants, which is now dead. So combat will fizzle β no attackers remain. Actually, the Merchants was removed from combat when it died.)
Postcombat, I'll have 8 mana (all untap... no wait, lands don't untap postcombat; they untap at the beginning of my next turn). Right now I have 2 untapped lands. During combat, I can't cast much. Actually, I could cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste... but it's my combat phase and declare attackers already happened β haste creatures can't attack this turn because declare attackers is over. So no point casting it now for attacking.
Wait, actually β what phase are we in? Combat, with the attack trigger on the stack. The attacker (Merchants) is dead. After the trigger resolves, we move to declare blockers (no attackers, so nothing), then end of combat, then postcombat main.
Postcombat, I have 2 untapped lands (Mountain + Swamp = {R} + {B}... well Mountain gives {R}, Swamp gives {B}). With 2 mana I can cast... Treetop Freedom Fighters costs {2}{R} = 3 mana. Vindictive Warden costs {2}{B/R} = 3 mana. I only have 2 mana untapped. So I can't cast either postcombat this turn (unless I crack... no).
Hmm wait, that doesn't seem right. Let me recount my lands. Battlefield: Mountain, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp, Swamp = 1 Mountain + 7 Swamps = 8 lands. Tapped: 6 Swamps tapped. Untapped: Mountain + 1 Swamp = 2 lands. So 2 mana available.
Hmm, why are 6 Swamps tapped? Because I used Barrels' sacrifice ability ({5}, {T}, Sacrifice) which costs 5 mana + tap. So I tapped 5 Swamps + ... wait, Barrels itself taps. {5} means 5 mana. So I tapped 5 Swamps for the 5 mana. That's 5 tapped. Plus... maybe 1 more for something else. Anyway, 6 tapped, 2 untapped.
So postcombat I have 2 mana. Can't cast the 3-mana creatures. So I'll just pass the turn.
Actually wait β should I draw a card now hoping for... if I draw a Swamp, I could play it (I've presumably not played a land this turn? Let me check. Turn 9 log: "I chump-blocked the Bear with Inspector last turn (now 12 life, drew Vindictive Warden)." Hmm, "drew Vindictive Warden" β that was from the Merchants trigger last turn? No wait. Let me re-read.
Turn 8: "I'm holding Inspector back β it's more valuable as a sacrifice target for Merchants' attack trigger next turn (draw a card, grow Merchants)." So during turn 8, no Merchants attack (it was summoning sick).
Turn 9: "I chump-blocked the Bear with Inspector last turn (now 12 life, drew Vindictive Warden)." Hmm, so during the opponent's turn (their turn 8/9), I chump-blocked the Bear with Inspector. Inspector died β "When Callous Inspector dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token." So I took 1 (from 13 to 12) and got a Clue token. And "drew Vindictive Warden" β that must have been my draw for turn 9.
So on turn 9, I drew Vindictive Warden for my draw step. My hand: Treetop Freedom Fighters (from earlier) + Vindictive Warden.
Did I play a land on turn 9? The log doesn't mention playing a land on turn 9. On turn 8 I played Mountain. So on turn 9, I probably haven't played a land yet. Wait, but can I? Let me check β I have 8 lands in play. Turn 8 I played Mountain (land #8). So turn 9 I haven't played a land. If I draw a land from the Clue sacrifice, I can play it postcombat, giving me 3 mana... still not enough for a 3-mana creature (I'd have Mountain + Swamp + new land = 3 mana). Wait: currently 2 untapped (Mountain, Swamp). If I draw a land and play it, I'd have 3 untapped lands postcombat. Then I could cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}) or Vindictive Warden ({2}{B/R})!
Vindictive Warden {2}{B/R}: I have Mountain ({R}) + Swamp ({B}) + new land. If new land is a Swamp: {B}{B}{R} available β cast Warden with {2}{B} using 2 Swamps + ... {2}{B/R} means 2 generic + 1 black-or-red. So Swamp({B}) + Swamp({B}) + Mountain({R}) = cast it. Yes.
But this all depends on drawing a land. Regardless, sacrificing the Clue for a free draw is +EV. Let me do it.
Actually, let me reconsider whether to sacrifice at all. The trigger: "you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants." Merchants is dead, so no counter. But drawing a card for free (sacrificing a Clue, which is itself just a delayed draw) is fine. It's basically cycling the Clue for free. Yes.
Is there any downside? If I keep the Clue, I can crack it later for {2}. But I have nothing better to do with it, and free is better than {2}. Also, drawing now (during combat) vs later β drawing now gives me the chance to play a land postcombat if I draw one. So yes, sacrifice the Clue.
The answer: choice=yes.
Let me also double check the "summary" requirement β I need to provide a summary of what happened since my last action. The opponent cast Razor Rings on my attacking Merchants, killing it (4 damage to the 4-toughness creature). Now the attack trigger is on the stack but Merchants is gone. I'll sacrifice the Clue for a free draw since the counter would fizzle anyway.
Let me write the choose_action with choice="yes" and a rationale/summary.raw
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select another creature or artifact (to sacrifice)",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 166,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Clue Token",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 0,
"id": "p92"
}
],
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{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": []
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 522,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"action_taken": "yes",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(board_cursor=0)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_TARGET",
"message": "Select another creature or artifact (to sacrifice)",
"response_type": "index",
"respond_with": "choice=pN, or choice=no to cancel",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 2,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Clue Token",
"rules": [
"{2}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card."
],
"id": "p92",
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": false,
"is_you": false,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
"library_size": 24,
"life": 7
}
],
"board_cursor": 166,
"choices": [
{
"name": "Clue Token",
"target_type": "permanent",
"index": 0,
"id": "p92"
}
],
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotB",
"attackers": []
}
],
"stack": [
{
"owner": "PilotA",
"ability_text": "Whenever Beetle-Headed Merchants attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on Beetle-Headed Merchants.",
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"source_card": "Beetle-Headed Merchants"
}
],
"untapped_lands": 2,
"game_seq": 522,
"required": false,
"can_cancel": true,
"stop_reason": "non_priority_action"
}Thinking (180 chars)
The Merchants' attack trigger is resolving even though Merchants is dead. I should sacrifice the Clue token to draw acard. The counter will fizzle but drawing a card is free value.
raw
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play instants and activated abilities",
"response_type": "boolean",
"respond_with": "choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass)",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotA)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 23,
"life": 12,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{B}{R}",
"name": "Cruel Administrator",
"rules": [
"Raid — {this} enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you attacked this turn.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 2/2 red Soldier creature token with firebending 1.",
": ",
"ICON_GOODYou attacked this turn"
],
"power": "5",
"id": "p98",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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"is_you": false,
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"tapped": true,
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
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},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
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"tapped": false,
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"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
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"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
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],
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"toughness": "3",
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}Thinking (172 chars)
Let me continue playing. The last action was sacrificing the Clue token to the Merchants' attacktrigger for a free card draw. Let me pass priority to see what happens next.
pass_priority(until=stack_resolved, board_cursor=0)
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
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"name": "The Earth King",
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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{
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"{T}: Add {W}."
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
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],
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{
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],
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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": ",
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"toughness": "2",
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{
"tapped": false,
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"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
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"toughness": "3",
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}Thinking (4210 chars)
Let me assess the board state. It's turn 9, postcombat main. I'm at 12 life, opponent at 7.
My board: Mountain, 6 Swamps (one untapped? Let me check β "Untapped lands: 2"). So I have 2 untapped lands. One Mountain and 6 Swamps total = 7 lands, 5 tapped Swamps, so untapped = 1 Swamp + 1 Mountain presumably.
My hand: Cruel Administrator {3}{B}{R} 5/4, Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1, Vindictive Warden {2}{B/R} 2/3.
With 2 untapped lands (1 Swamp, 1 Mountain presumably), I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters ({2}{R}) β needs 2 generic + red. I have a Mountain and a Swamp untapped = 2 mana, one of which is red. Yes, I can cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with haste!
Wait, but it's postcombat main. Haste doesn't matter postcombat since combat already happened. Casting it now just develops the board. It creates a 1/1 Ally token too.
Vindictive Warden costs {2}{B/R} = 3 mana total. I only have 2 untapped. Can't cast.
Cruel Administrator costs {3}{B}{R} = 5 mana. Can't cast.
Opponent's board: Bear Token 4/4 (tapped), Forest 2/2 (tapped, earthbent), Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3. Untapped blockers: Earth King 2/2 and Toph 2/3. One Plains untapped.
Should I cast Treetop Freedom Fighters now? It develops the board, gives me a 2/1 haste and a 1/1 Ally. That's 2 more bodies. Next turn I'll have 8 mana and can cast Cruel Administrator or Vindictive Warden.
Actually, wait β should I think about whether casting it now vs later matters? There's no downside to casting now. Opponent has one Plains untapped and 1 card in hand. They could have another Razor Rings-type trick, but Treetop Freedom Fighters entering isn't an attack, so Razor Rings couldn't target it (only attacking/blocking creatures).
Let me cast Treetop Freedom Fighters now. It's free value β develops board, and next turn I can attack with it (haste irrelevant next turn anyway since it will have been in play).
Actually, let me think about the bigger picture. Opponent at 7 life. I have lethal-ish pressure next turn potentially:
- Next turn: 8 mana. Cast Cruel Administrator (5/4 with raid β 6/5 if I attacked). Also Vindictive Warden (2/3 menace, firebending).
- Attack with Treetop Freedom Fighters (2/1), Ally token (1/1), Vindictive Warden (2/3 menace). Menace requires double block.
Opponent blockers: Earth King 2/2, Toph 2/3, Bear 4/4, Forest 2/2. That's 4 blockers. Menace Warden needs 2 blockers. They have enough to block everything if they want... but Suki is dead so no anthems.
Actually, the plan: cast Treetop Freedom Fighters now. Then pass. Next turn cast Vindictive Warden and Cruel Administrator, attack with everything.
Let me check the choice format. Choices (0): empty, respond choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass). Hmm, this looks like there are no playable cards listed? But I should be able to cast Treetop Freedom Fighters with 2 mana (Mountain + Swamp untapped).
Wait, "Choices (0):" β no choices listed. That's odd. Maybe the untapped lands are both Swamps? Let me re-read: bf=[Mountain, Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp (tapped), Swamp]. So Mountain is untapped and one Swamp is untapped. That's 2 untapped lands: Mountain + Swamp.
Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R}: needs 3 mana total! {2}{R} = 2 generic + 1 red = 3 mana. I only have 2 untapped. So I can't cast it!
Let me recheck costs:
- Treetop Freedom Fighters {2}{R} 2/1 β 3 mana. Can't afford with 2.
- Vindictive Warden {2}{B/R} 2/3 β 3 mana. Can't afford.
- Cruel Administrator {3}{B}{R} β 5 mana. Can't afford.
So indeed nothing is castable. That's why Choices (0) is empty. I just pass.
Wait, but I had 7 lands and only tapped 5? The log says I activated Barrels ({5}, {T}, sacrifice) β that used 5 mana + tapped Barrels. Then attacked. So 5 Swamps tapped for Barrels, leaving Mountain + 1 Swamp untapped = 2 mana. Correct.
So nothing to do. Pass with choice=no.
Actually, should I respond to the chat? PilotB said "Those Rings were timelyβfinally some breathing room." I should reply at some point. Let me send a quick chat message and pass.
The instruction says respond choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (pass). Since no plays, pass with no.
Letme send a chat message first, then pass.raw
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}pass_priority(until=my_turn, board_cursor=152)
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"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"is_you": true,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
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"life": 12,
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{
"mana_cost": "{3}{B}{R}",
"name": "Cruel Administrator",
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"Raid — {this} enters with a +1/+1 counter on it if you attacked this turn.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 2/2 red Soldier creature token with firebending 1.",
": ",
"ICON_BADYou attacked this turn"
],
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"id": "p98",
"toughness": "4"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{R}",
"name": "Treetop Freedom Fighters",
"rules": [
"Haste",
"When {this} enters, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p29",
"toughness": "1"
},
{
"mana_cost": "{2}{B/R}",
"name": "Vindictive Warden",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)",
"{3}: {this} deals 1 damage to each opponent."
],
"power": "2",
"id": "p93",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 1,
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
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],
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"is_you": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
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"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
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"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
}
],
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"life": 7
}
],
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{
"owner": "PilotB",
"name": "White Lotus Reinforcements"
}
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"action_taken": "passed_priority",
"success": true
}Thinking (57 chars)
Letme get the current game state to see what's happening.
pass_priority(until=stack_resolved, board_cursor=0)
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"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Play spells and abilities",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "choice=pN to play, or choice=no to pass. Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T9 Precombat Main/Precombat Main (PilotB) YOUR_MAIN",
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{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "White Lotus Reinforcements",
"rules": [
"Vigilance",
"Other Allies you control get +1/+1."
],
"id": "p86",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
"name": "PilotB",
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"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2",
"playable": true
}
]
},
{
"hand_size": 3,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
"rules": [
"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
},
{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
},
{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
"Enchant creature",
"Enchanted creature gets -5/-3."
],
"id": "p35"
}
],
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"is_you": false,
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Mountain",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {R}."
],
"id": "p87"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p6"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p7"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
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"life": 12
}
],
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"choices": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"index": 0,
"action": "cast",
"id": "p17",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "2"
}
],
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"land_drops_used": 0,
"stop_reason": "stack_resolved"
}raw
{
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=declare_attackers, board_cursor=159)
{
"action_pending": true,
"action_type": "GAME_SELECT",
"message": "Select attackers",
"response_type": "select",
"respond_with": "attackers=p1,p2,... or choice=yes (confirm) or choice=no (skip). Add rationale when you act",
"context": "T9 Combat/Declare Attackers (PilotB)",
"board": [
{
"hand_size": 1,
"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
"rules": [
"Whenever another Ally you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p11"
},
{
"name": "Razor Rings",
"rules": [
"{this} deals 4 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. You gain life equal to the excess damage dealt this way."
],
"id": "p21"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
"rules": [
"Other creatures you control get +1/+0.",
"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
},
{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of creatures you control.",
"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
},
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p37"
}
],
"is_active": true,
"is_you": true,
"battlefield": [
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false,
"token": true
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p19"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
],
"id": "p42"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"counters": {
"+1/+1": 2
},
"name": "Forest",
"modified": true,
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}.",
"Haste"
],
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p14"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p20"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p75"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p76"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Plains",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {W}."
],
"id": "p77"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
],
"id": "p28",
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"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
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"When {this} enters, earthbend 2. (Target land you control becomes a 0/0 creature with haste that's still a land. Put two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies or is exiled, return it to the battlefield tapped.)",
"{this}'s power is equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on lands you control.",
": ",
"+1/+1 counters on lands you control: 2"
],
"id": "p16",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "4",
"summoning_sick": false
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "White Lotus Reinforcements",
"rules": [
"Vigilance",
"Other Allies you control get +1/+1."
],
"id": "p86",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "3",
"summoning_sick": true
}
],
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"life": 7,
"hand": [
{
"mana_cost": "{3}{W}",
"name": "Aang, the Last Airbender",
"rules": [
"Flying",
"When {this} enters, airbend up to one other target nonland permanent.",
"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
],
"power": "3",
"id": "p17",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
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"graveyard": [
{
"name": "Barrels of Blasting Jelly",
"rules": [
"{1}: Add one mana of any color. Activate only once each turn.",
"{5}, {T}, Sacrifice {this}: It deals 5 damage to target creature."
],
"id": "p39"
},
{
"name": "Beetle-Headed Merchants",
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"Whenever {this} attacks, you may sacrifice another creature or artifact. If you do, draw a card and put a +1/+1 counter on {this}."
],
"id": "p54"
},
{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p3"
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
"rules": [
"Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)",
"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
],
"id": "p46"
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{
"name": "Day of Black Sun",
"rules": [
"Each creature with mana value X or less loses all abilities until end of turn. Destroy those creatures."
],
"id": "p4"
},
{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
"rules": [
"At the beginning of combat on your turn, target creature you control with a +1/+1 counter on it gains menace until end of turn.",
"Exhaust — {5}: Put two +1/+1 counters on {this}. (Activate each exhaust ability only once.)"
],
"id": "p5"
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{
"name": "Swampsnare Trap",
"rules": [
"This spell costs {1} less to cast if it targets a creature with flying.",
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"id": "p35"
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],
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{
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"name": "Mountain",
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"{T}: Add {R}."
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
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"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p8"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
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},
{
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{
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{
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"Whenever you cast a Lesson spell, {this} gains lifelink until end of turn."
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"id": "p17",
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{
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"id": "p54"
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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{
"name": "Callous Inspector",
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"When {this} dies, it deals 1 damage to you. Create a Clue token."
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{
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{
"name": "Hog-Monkey",
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{
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"{T}: Add {B}."
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"life": 12
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{
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{
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{
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{
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"toughness": "4"
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{
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{
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{
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{
"name": "Plains",
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{
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"id": "p80"
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{
"name": "Plains",
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"id": "p81"
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{
"name": "Avatar Enthusiasts",
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{
"name": "Razor Rings",
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"id": "p21"
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{
"name": "Suki, Courageous Rescuer",
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"Whenever another permanent you control leaves the battlefield during your turn, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token. This ability triggers only once each turn."
],
"id": "p33"
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{
"name": "Suki, Kyoshi Warrior",
"rules": [
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"Whenever {this} attacks, create a 1/1 white Ally creature token that's tapped and attacking."
],
"id": "p15"
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{
"name": "The Earth King",
"rules": [
"When {this} enters, create a 4/4 green Bear creature token.",
"Whenever one or more creatures you control with power 4 or greater attack, search your library for up to that many basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle."
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"id": "p37"
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"is_you": true,
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"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
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"toughness": "4",
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"token": true
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{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Forest",
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"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Forest",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {G}."
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{
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"name": "Forest",
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"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p9"
},
{
"tapped": true,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p31"
},
{
"tapped": false,
"name": "Swamp",
"rules": [
"{T}: Add {B}."
],
"id": "p59"
}
],
"name": "PilotA",
"library_size": 23,
"life": 12
}
],
"board_cursor": 164,
"combat": [
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "The Earth King",
"id": "p28",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "3"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Bear Token",
"id": "p53",
"power": "4",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Forest",
"id": "p60",
"power": "2",
"toughness": "2"
}
]
},
{
"blocked": false,
"defending": "PilotA",
"attackers": [
{
"name": "Toph, the Blind Bandit",
"id": "p16",
"power": "3",
"toughness": "4"
}
]
}
],
"untapped_lands": 4,
"game_seq": 552,
"stop_reason": "stack_resolved",
"warning": "The stack was already empty, so nothing was passed and you still have priority. Play a card or ability now, or call pass_priority without until to move on."
}raw
{
"success": true
}pass_priority(until=stack_resolved, board_cursor=164)
{
"action_pending": false,
"game_seq": 559,
"game_over": true,
"stop_reason": "game_over"
}pass_priority(until=my_turn)
{
"action_pending": false,
"game_seq": 560,
"player_dead": true,
"recent_chat": [
"PilotB: Fair point—seven is precarious. Let's see if these reinforcements can finish the race.",
"PilotB: White Lotus brings just enough power—sending the team in.",
"PilotB: The reinforcements make this exactly twelve—let's see if it gets through."
],
"stop_reason": "game_over"
}Prompts
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Draft
Picks and reasoning are , the final lists .
Kimi drafted Rakdos as essentially mono-black β twelve Swamps to three Mountains β with Callous Inspector, Hog-Monkey and Beetle-Headed Merchants as menace threats, Swampsnare Trap and Day of Black Sun as removal.
Astra drafted Selesnya go-wide: The Earth King making Bear tokens, Suki, Courageous Rescuer and Toph, the Blind Bandit as bodies, Razor Rings as instant-speed removal, and White Lotus Reinforcements as the anthem that ends games.
Opening hands
Turn 1
takes the play and leads on a Swamp.
mulligans an unkeepable one-land seven, keeps a six with three lands and removal, and bottoms Appa, Loyal Sky Bison as too expensive.
Turn 2
casts Callous Inspector, a 1/1 with menace.
plays a Forest and holds its removal.
Turn 3
adds Hog-Monkey and attacks for 1 into an empty board.
casts Avatar Enthusiasts.
Turn 4
kills the Enthusiasts with Swampsnare Trap and attacks into the empty board again. Astra is on 15 and has missed its fourth land.
casts Suki, Courageous Rescuer, a 2/4, purely to stop the bleeding.
Turn 5
exhausts Hog-Monkey into a 5/4 with menace and attacks with both menace creatures. A lone 2/4 cannot block either of them, and Astra drops to 9.
casts The Earth King, which brings a Bear token β 4/4 with Suki's buff β and holds all three creatures home.
Turn 6
casts Day of Black Sun for X=0, which kills the 4/4 Bear and spares its own creatures, then attacks. Astra double-blocks the Hog-Monkey with Suki and the Earth King, trading its anthem creature for Kimi's best one, and takes 1 from the Inspector.
casts a second The Earth King, keeps the untapped original under the legend rule, and banks another Bear.
Turn 7
attacks with two menace Inspectors; one trades into the Earth King and Bear double-block, the other connects. Astra is on 7.
casts Toph, the Blind Bandit, animates a Forest, and starts attacking back β each Bear attack also ramping a land off the Earth King's trigger. Kimi is on 19 and about to stop being comfortable.
Turn 8
deploys Beetle-Headed Merchants as a 5/4 but declines to attack into two untapped blockers.
casts Suki, Kyoshi Warrior and attacks with the Bear, ramping again. Kimi chump-blocks and falls to 13, then 12.
Turn 9
sacrifices Barrels of Blasting Jelly to kill Suki and attacks with the 5/4 Merchants β and Astra kills it with Razor Rings in response to its attack trigger, gaining a life back to 7. Kimi is left on 12 with an empty board.
casts White Lotus Reinforcements precombat, which pushes the team over the line, and attacks with the Earth King, a Bear, an animated Forest and Toph for exactly 12. Kimi dies on turn 18.
Kimi was ahead on damage for eight turns and never took a point until turn 13. What it never had was a way to handle a board that rebuilds itself: every Bear attack ramped Astra a land, the Earth Kings kept making more, and the one turn Kimi committed a real threat, Razor Rings answered it at instant speed for a card and a life.
Hover a card to see it. Click a player's name to open that turn in the replay.
The Models
Kimi K3 on max effort against GPT-6 Astra on low effort. Game 3 of ten, drafted fresh.
Astra mulliganed to six, fell to 7 life by turn 13, and never went lower. Kimi held 20 life until turn 12 and then lost from there in three turns β the cleanest example in the series of a board that looks winning right up until it isn't.