Javelin of Lightning
{1}{R}Artifact — Equipment
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Flash
When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control.
During your turn, equipped creature gets +2/+0 and has first strike.
Equip {4} ({4}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Keyword reminders
Flash. You may cast this any time you could cast an instant. · CR 702.8
Official rulings
- Javelin of Lightning doesn't enter the battlefield attached to a creature. Instead, the Equipment enters the battlefield and then a triggered ability attaches it to a creature. You may cast Javelin of Lightning even if you don't control any creatures. (2022-06-10)
- Attaching an Equipment with its enters-the-battlefield triggered ability isn't the same as using its equip ability. You don't pay mana for the attachment, and the timing restrictions for equip abilities don't apply. (2022-06-10)
- If the target creature becomes an illegal target, the Equipment remains on the battlefield unattached. (2022-06-10)
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