Can a hidden Zonyah's be activated if a Bryndhir Thundersong was played on the turn by an opponent?

Ruling: You cannot activate Zonyah's after Bryndhir's effect resolves, but you can play it in response to Bryndhir's ability when it goes onto the chain.

Sequence:

  • Opponent plays Bryndhir Thundersong
  • Bryndhir's ability goes onto the chain
  • You can respond by activating hidden Zonyah's at this point
  • Once Bryndhir's effect resolves, you cannot activate Zonyah's

Nuances:

  • You cannot respond to Bryndhir being played itself, only to the ability when it goes onto the chain