Can fork counter a counterspell?

You can respond to the counterspell by casting fork. This will get you a copy of the spell that will resolve before the counterspell counters the original spell. If you let the counterspell resolve there won’t be anything left on the stack to copy.

Can a copy of a counterspell target itself?

Can a counterspell counter itself? Generally speaking no. Rule 114.5 is “A spell or ability on the stack is an illegal target for itself.” It can be redirected to target itsekf by other cards and abilities, but it can’t be cast frommhand tsrgetting itself as it is not on the stack to target.

Can you cast countertops without target?

You cannot cast a counter spell without a target, but you can legally target an uncounterable spell with one.

Can you counter your own spell MTG?

Yes. You can counter your own spell. Most counters don’t require that an opponent’s spells be the target.

Can you tap a creature without attacking?

If a creature is tapped, it can’t attack. Attacks occur as the declare attackers step begins in a combat phase. As a Turn-Based Action, the creatures you choose become tapped and attacking.

Can you tap target creatures after attackers are declared?

This action cannot be responded to; once a creature is declared as an attacker, you cannot tap it to prevent it from attacking. Even if it has vigilance, tapping it will not remove it from combat unless it’s due to regeneration or an effect that explicitly removes something from combat.

Can you tap an attacking creature with vigilance?

To quote the Comprehensive Rules: 506.4b Tapping or untapping a creature that’s already been declared as an attacker or blocker doesn’t remove it from combat and doesn’t prevent its combat damage.

Can you tap a card with vigilance?

Vigilance is a keyword ability on creatures that allows the creature to attack without tapping….

Vigilance
Type	Static
Introduced	Alpha (mechanic) Champions of Kamigawa (keyword)
Last Used	Evergreen
Reminder Text	Vigilance (Attacking doesn’t cause this creature to tap.)

Can you use a tap ability while attacking?

Tap abilities of an attacking creatures cannot be used unless the creature has Vigilance. In order to attack, you must tap the creature. To activate the ability you must tap the creature with intent.

Does attacking count as tapping?

Attacking creatures are tapped as one of the last steps in declaring attackers, before any player receives priority. Tapping is not a cost for attacking; it just happens.

Can tap abilities be used as instants?

Tap abilities can be used any time you can cast an instant, excepting abilities that state otherwise (such as Birthing Pod’s).

Can you activate abilities on opponents turn?

Activated abilities can be activated on an opponent’s turn (provided it’s not explicitly disallowed for that specific ability), whenever you could cast an instant spell.

Can summoning sickness activate abilities?

Can I still use their abilities despite having summoning sickness? Yes, summoning sickness only applies to attacking, tap abilities and untap abilities. any other activated abilities are fine.