Shambling Cie'th — ruling 1

Shambling Cie'th's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

Shambling Cie'th : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Shambling Cie'th 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

This creature enters tapped. Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, you may pay . If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

How it works : Shambling Cie'th

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1June 6, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
Shambling Cie'th's ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
No other card is named in this ruling.