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In MTG, priority determines who gets to do what, and when. At every point in a game of Magic, priority answers the question, "Who gets to do stuff right now?" Only one player can have priority at any given time, ensuring that the game flows smoothly. Imagine priority as a metaphorical ball. Having the ball essentially means you have "permission" to take actions. Once you're done, you.. When you cast a spell or activate an ability, it is put on the stack. Then you get priority again, and you can cast more spells (but only if they have flash or are instants) or activate more abilities. These then get added onto the stack above what you cast / activated before. However, for anything to resolve, you have to pass priority. Note that in 99% of cases it is better to cast one thing.

Timing refers to the concept of when and in which order effects will happen. Priority is the right to cast a spell, activate an ability, or take a special action. Players can't cast spells, activate abilities or take special actions at a time when they do not have priority. The player with priority may put as many spells or abilities on the stack as they wish, but before anything can resolve.. Table of Contents If you've ever had a game stall out on the phrase "i respond," congrats, you've met the real final boss of Commander night: priority. This is MTG priority explained the way people actually experience it, with shortcuts, assumptions, and the occasional "wait, you can't do that" that somehow lands like a personal insult.