wotc
If a backup ability targets the creature with backup, that creature will get +1/+1 counters, but it won't gain additional abilities.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #149
Guardian Scalelord
soc·#149·rare·nonfoil
Illus. Victor Adame Minguez
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Volatility · high
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Variants
Gameplay
Creature — Dragon
Backup 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. If that's another creature, it gains the following abilities until end of turn.)
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, return target nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from your graveyard to the battlefield, where X is this creature's power.
3/4
Legalities
tlrnot legal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDHnot legal
Rulings · 5
wotc
Backup confers only abilities that are actually printed below it. Any abilities that are gained by the permanent are ignored, including abilities gained due to a resolving spell or ability or copy effects.
wotc
If a permanent enters the battlefield as a copy of a card with a backup ability or a token is created that is a copy of that card, the order of the printed abilities is maintained.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Victor Adame Minguez
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