Deep in thought

[dalkilthur]

Hi,

When Deep in thought is played, it says that if you spot Gandalf and 4 twilight tokens all Shadow conditions are discarded. Imagine there are no twilight tokens when you play this card, does its effect take place? That is, do the 4 twilight tokens that the card adds as its cost count towards the tokens that have to be spotted?

Thanks!!!

[Thranduil]

You must meet any requirements to play a card (or perform an action) before paying its costs. (See spot.)

The word spot sets up a requirement for playing a card or using a special ability in conjunction with a noun such as, "To play, spot an Elf."

The twilight cost is (thankfully) an honest-to-goodness cost, but spotting Gandalf and are both requirements. You don't play DiT and then attempt to spot those.

[ket_the_jet]

This same question was literally asked a week ago.
-wtk

[legolas3333]

not exactly the same question, but the same principle (Fury Of The White Rider)

Please look for previous decisions before asking a question.

[dalkilthur]

Thanks!!!