Targeting and the Stack

[nix]

Okay, so the stack is:

BOTTOM
1: Polluted delta
2: Stifle targeting polluted delta
3: Wooded foothills
TOP

can i then play divert, (assuming that my opponent does not pay the 2) changing the stifle to target the wooded foothills instead of the delta?

[cdr]

Yes. Why would you think you couldn't? The Stifle will now be countered on resolution, of course, since its target resolved before it did.


Divert U
Instant
Change the target of target spell with a single target unless that spell's controller pays 2.

[nix]

okay, thank you.
i was just making sure, cuz you cant normally target something above itself, but thats becaus of how the stack works.
thanks again

[Malchar]

the only rule that i'm aware of in terms of targetting that people might not know is that cards can't target themselves. ie misdirect a counterspell to target itself doesn't work.

[citanul]

the only rule that i'm aware of in terms of targetting that people might not know is that cards can't target themselves. ie misdirect a counterspell to target itself doesn't work.

And that's why you make the counterspell target the Divert/Misdirection.

[nix]

And that's why you make the counterspell target the Divert/Misdirection.

Stack:

BOTTOM

- Grizzly Bear
- Counterspell targeting grizzly bear

TOP

can i play divert, and change the counterspell to target the divert?
i think you can, because the divert is still on the stack until it finishes resolving.

[quicksilver]

Stack:

BOTTOM

- Grizzly Bear
- Counterspell targeting grizzly bear

TOP

can i play divert, and change the counterspell to target the divert?
i think you can, because the divert is still on the stack until it finishes resolving.

Yes you can.