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When playing Icathian Rain, do you choose all damage targets before your opponent can react, or can you choose targets one at a time between reactions?

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FAQ #4871·asked by 515209001122791435·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You cast Icathian Rain without declaring targets initially. After opponents can react, the spell resolves by creating 6 triggers that are added to the chain. You declare the target for each individual trigger when those triggers are finalized, and opponents can react between each trigger resolving.

Sequence:

  • Cast Icathian Rain (declare no targets)
  • Reactions can be made
  • Icathian Rain begins resolving, 6 triggers are added to the chain as pending
  • Icathian Rain finishes resolving, 6 triggers are finalized and targets for each individual trigger are declared here
  • Reactions can be made
  • Last trigger resolves
  • Reactions can be made
  • Continue for each remaining trigger

Nuances:

  • Deflect costs would be paid when targets are declared (when triggers are finalized)
  • Opponents can react after each individual trigger resolves
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