Ten Wizards MountainHow it works & interactions with other cards

Scaling the Peaks

Ten Wizards Mountain features two distinct triggered abilities. The first ability triggers every time you roll the planar die, regardless of the result. You may choose up to one target creature to receive a +1/+1 counter. The second ability is a 'chaos ensues' trigger, which activates specifically when you roll the Chaos symbol. This grants all creatures you currently control flying until the end of the turn, allowing for devastating aerial assaults.

Resolution Step-by-Step

When you take the special action to roll the planar die, the first ability triggers immediately and is put onto the stack before the die result is even applied. You choose your target creature at this time. If the die lands on the Chaos symbol, the 'chaos ensues' ability also triggers and is placed on the stack above the die's own effect. The +1/+1 counter will resolve first, followed by your creatures gaining flying if chaos ensued.

Common Mistakes

A frequent error is forgetting that the +1/+1 counter ability triggers even if you roll a blank face or the Planeswalker symbol. As long as the die is rolled, the ability triggers. Additionally, remember that the flying bonus from the chaos trigger only affects creatures you control at the moment the ability resolves. Any creatures that enter the battlefield later in the turn will not have flying.

Strategic Timing

Since rolling the planar die costs mana—increasing with each attempt—it is vital to manage your resources. You should prioritize rolling when you have a creature that can benefit from the permanent stat boost or when you need to bypass ground blockers. If you successfully roll chaos, use that window of evasion to strike your opponents directly.

Interaction examples

Fueling the Rolls

Sol RingCommand Tower

With Ten Wizards Mountain active, you use Command Tower and Sol Ring to generate three mana. You spend one mana for your first planar die roll of the turn. Even if the die shows a blank face, Ten Wizards Mountain triggers, and you put a +1/+1 counter on a creature. You then spend the remaining two mana from Sol Ring for a second roll, potentially adding another counter or triggering chaos.

A Blank Success

Sol Ring

You tap Sol Ring to pay for a planar die roll. The die results in a blank face, meaning no planeswalk or chaos effect occurs. However, Ten Wizards Mountain's first ability still triggers because you rolled the die. You choose a creature you control, and it receives a permanent +1/+1 counter despite the 'failed' roll.