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If I have Prototype Portal copy an artifact but I have Paradox Engine, would Paradox Engine’s abilities activate every time I copy?

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If I have Prototype Portal copy an artifact but I have Paradox Engine, would Paradox Engine’s abilities activate every time I copy?

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No. Paradox Engine cares specifically about casting spells, whereas Prototype Portal has an activated ability. These are different things (though they can have the same result, e.g. an artefact entering the battlefield).

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No.

Casting a spell is a keyword action that involves placing a card (or copy thereof) on the stack, making choices, optionally activating mana abilities, and paying its cost.

Activating an activated ability (such as Prototype Portal's second abiliy) is not casting a spell.

Creating a copy of an object is not casting a spell.

Putting an artifact on the battlefield is not casting a spell.

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No. Paradox Engine cares specifically about casting spells, whereas Prototype Portal has an activated ability. These are different things (though they can have the same result, e.g. an artefact entering the battlefield).

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No. Paradox Engine cares specifically about casting spells, whereas Prototype Portal has an activated ability. These are different things (though they can have the same result, e.g. an artefact entering the battlefield).

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No. Paradox Engine cares specifically about casting spells, whereas Prototype Portal has an activated ability. These are different things (though they can have the same result, e.g. an artefact entering the battlefield).

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No. Paradox Engine cares specifically about casting spells, whereas Prototype Portal has an activated ability. These are different things (though they can have the same result, e.g. an artefact entering the battlefield).

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Technically, casting a spell can't place an artifact on the battlefield. Resolving a spell can.
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No.

Casting a spell is a keyword action that involves placing a card (or copy thereof) on the stack, making choices, optionally activating mana abilities, and paying its cost.

Activating an activated ability (such as Prototype Portal's second abiliy) is not casting a spell.

Creating a copy of an object is not casting a spell.

Putting an artifact on the battlefield is not casting a spell.

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No.

Casting a spell is a keyword action that involves placing a card (or copy thereof) on the stack, making choices, optionally activating mana abilities, and paying its cost.

Activating an activated ability (such as Prototype Portal's second abiliy) is not casting a spell.

Creating a copy of an object is not casting a spell.

Putting an artifact on the battlefield is not casting a spell.

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No.

Casting a spell is a keyword action that involves placing a card (or copy thereof) on the stack, making choices, optionally activating mana abilities, and paying its cost.

Activating an activated ability (such as Prototype Portal's second abiliy) is not casting a spell.

Creating a copy of an object is not casting a spell.

Putting an artifact on the battlefield is not casting a spell.

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No.

Casting a spell is a keyword action that involves placing a card (or copy thereof) on the stack, making choices, optionally activating mana abilities, and paying its cost.

Activating an activated ability (such as Prototype Portal's second abiliy) is not casting a spell.

Creating a copy of an object is not casting a spell.

Putting an artifact on the battlefield is not casting a spell.

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