Aqua Rider/Rulings


 * Q: Ambush Scorpion says, "When this creature is destroyed, you may choose an Ambush Scorpion in your mana zone and put it into the battle zone." When I put an Ambush Scorpion from my mana zone into the battle zone because of this ability, does my opponent's Aqua Rider get "blocker"?
 * A: No. You put that Ambush Scorpion into the battle zone as a result of another Ambush Scorpion's ability. Since you didn't summon Ambush Scorpion, Aqua Rider's ability doesn't do anything for it.


 * Q: While my opponent's Aqua Rider doesn't have "blocker," I cast Bonds of Justice, which has the ability, "Tap all creatures in the battle zone that don't have ‘blocker.'" Does this tap Aqua Rider?
 * A: Yes. Part of casting a spell is doing what it says and putting it into your graveyard. Aqua Rider doesn't get "blocker" until the spell is finished, so you tap your opponent's Aqua Rider before it gets "blocker."


 * Q: While my opponent's Aqua Rider doesn't have "blocker," I summon Scarlet Skyterror, which says, "When you put this creature into the battle zone, destroy all creatures that have ‘blocker.'" Does this destroy Aqua Rider?
 * A: No. When you summon Scarlet Skyterror, you put it into the battle zone and both its ability and Aqua Rider's ability try to happen at the same time. Since it's your turn, you use your ability first and destroy all creatures that have "blocker." Then your opponent uses his ability, and Aqua Rider gets "blocker."