Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 1

The token copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else (unless it's copying a creature that's a token or that's copying something else; see below). It doesn't copy whether the creature is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras and/or Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that changed its power, toughness, types, color, and so on. Most notably, if the target creature isn't normally a creature, the copy won't be a creature.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 2

If the copied creature has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 3

If a copied creature is copying something else, the token you create will use the copiable values of the target creature. In most cases, it will just be a copy of whatever that creature is copying.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 4

If a copied creature is a token that isn't a copy of something else, the copy copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created it.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 5

Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters the battlefield" or "[this permanent] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied creature card will also work.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 6

If another creature becomes a copy of, or enters the battlefield as a copy of, the token, that creature will copy the creature card the token is copying. However, it won't have either haste or "When this creature dies, draw a card," and you won't sacrifice the new copy at the beginning of the next end step.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 7

If Jaxis, the Troublemaker's ability creates multiple tokens due to a replacement effect (such as the one Doubling Season creates), you'll sacrifice each of them at the beginning of the next end step.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker — ruling 8

If you choose to pay the blitz cost rather than the mana cost, you're still casting the spell. It goes on the stack and can be responded to and countered. You can cast a creature spell for its blitz cost only if you could cast that creature spell. Most of the time, this means during your main phase when the stack is empty.

Jaxis, the Troublemaker : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Jaxis, the Troublemaker is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

, , Discard a card: Create a token that's a copy of another target creature you control. It gains haste and "When this token dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery. Blitz (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)

Complete guide

Jaxis, the Troublemaker is a versatile Human Warrior from Streets of New Capenna that excels at generating short-term value through cloning. Whether you cast her for her full cost or use her Blitz ability for a quick strike, she ensures your graveyard and hand are constantly moving. By discarding cards to create temporary copies of your best creatures, Jaxis turns every card in your hand into a potential threat.

What It Does

Jaxis, the Troublemaker has two main functions: a Blitz alternative casting cost and an activated ability. When you Blitz Jaxis, she enters with haste and a self-destruct clause that draws you a card upon her death. Her activated ability allows you to pay one red mana, tap her, and discard a card to create a token copy of another creature you control. This token gains haste, draws you a card when it dies, and is sacrificed at the beginning of the next end step. Note that this ability can only be activated as a sorcery, meaning during your main phase while the stack is empty.

How It Resolves Step by Step

1. Activation: Pay {R}, tap Jaxis, and discard a card. Choose another target creature you control. 2. Creation: A token enters the battlefield as a copy of the target. It inherits the base characteristics of the card (name, mana cost, types, power/toughness, and text). 3. Modification: The token specifically gains haste and a triggered ability: 'When this token dies, draw a card.' 4. End Step: At the beginning of the next end step, a delayed triggered ability goes on the stack. When it resolves, you sacrifice the token. 5. Death Trigger: Once the token is sacrificed (or if it dies in combat), the 'draw a card' ability triggers and resolves.

Common Mistakes

A common point of confusion involves what exactly is copied. The token copies the printed card, not temporary effects like +1/+1 counters, Auras, or equipment attached to the original. Additionally, if you use a replacement effect like Doubling Season to create two tokens, you will have to sacrifice both during the end step. Remember that the draw trigger occurs regardless of how the token dies—if it is destroyed by an opponent's spell or dies in combat before the end step, you still get your card.

When to Play It

Jaxis is best utilized in decks that thrive on 'Enters the Battlefield' (ETB) effects or 'Dies' triggers. Since the token copies everything, it will trigger any ETB abilities the original creature has. It is also an excellent tool for discarding cards that have Flashback or Madness, turning a discard cost into a strategic advantage while cycling through your deck for answers.

Interaction examples

Land Ramp and Massive Draws

Jaxis, the Troublemaker

Solemn Simulacrum

With Solemn Simulacrum on the battlefield, you activate Jaxis, the Troublemaker by discarding a card. The token copy of the Simulacrum enters, triggering its ability to search for a basic land. You attack with the Haste token. At the end step, the token is sacrificed. This triggers two separate 'draw a card' abilities: one from the Simulacrum's original text and one granted by Jaxis. You end the turn with a new land and two fresh cards.

Doubling the Trouble

Jaxis, the Troublemaker

Roaming Throne

If you control Roaming Throne (with 'Human' chosen) and activate Jaxis, the Troublemaker, the Throne's replacement effect doesn't apply because Jaxis's ability is activated, not triggered. However, if you create a copy of Roaming Throne (choosing 'Human'), and then Jaxis's 'When this creature dies' ability triggers later, the token Throne will cause that death trigger to happen twice, letting you draw two cards instead of one when the token is sacrificed.

The Quick Blitz

Jaxis, the Troublemaker

You cast Jaxis, the Troublemaker for her Blitz cost of {1}{R}. She enters the battlefield with haste, allowing you to attack immediately. Even if you don't use her activated ability to copy another creature, she will be sacrificed at the end of the turn, triggering her Blitz ability to draw you a card, effectively replacing herself in your hand.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.

How it works : Jaxis, the Troublemaker

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
The token copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else (unless it's copying a creature that's a token or that's copying something else; see below). It doesn't copy whether the creature is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras and/or Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that changed its power, toughness, types, color, and so on. Most notably, if the target creature isn't normally a creature, the copy won't be a creature.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#2April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied creature has in its mana cost, X is 0.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If a copied creature is copying something else, the token you create will use the copiable values of the target creature. In most cases, it will just be a copy of whatever that creature is copying.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#4April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If a copied creature is a token that isn't a copy of something else, the copy copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created it.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#5April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters the battlefield" or "[this permanent] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the copied creature card will also work.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#6April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If another creature becomes a copy of, or enters the battlefield as a copy of, the token, that creature will copy the creature card the token is copying. However, it won't have either haste or "When this creature dies, draw a card," and you won't sacrifice the new copy at the beginning of the next end step.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#7April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If Jaxis, the Troublemaker's ability creates multiple tokens due to a replacement effect (such as the one Doubling Season creates), you'll sacrifice each of them at the beginning of the next end step.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#8April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If you choose to pay the blitz cost rather than the mana cost, you're still casting the spell. It goes on the stack and can be responded to and countered. You can cast a creature spell for its blitz cost only if you could cast that creature spell. Most of the time, this means during your main phase when the stack is empty.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#9April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If you pay the blitz cost to cast a creature spell, that permanent will be sacrificed only if it's still on the battlefield when that triggered ability resolves. If it dies or goes to another zone before then, it will stay where it is.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#10April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
You don't have to attack with the creature with blitz unless another ability says you do.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#11April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
If a creature enters the battlefield as a copy of or becomes a copy of a creature whose blitz cost was paid, the copy won't have haste, won't be sacrificed, and its controller won't draw a card when it dies.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#12April 29, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
The triggered ability that lets its controller draw a card triggers when it dies for any reason, not just when you sacrifice it during the end step.
No other card is named in this ruling.