<p>Each option will happen one at a time, in the order it appears on the card. So if you choose 1 and 2, then 1 will happen followed by 2. If you choose 2 and 3, then 2 will happen followed by 3.</p>
<p>So:</p>
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<li>Yes, you will get the counters and your 2/2 (now a 4/4) will not be destroyed.</li>
<li>Yes, your creatures will be in your graveyard and can be returned.</li>
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<li>Resolving Spells and Abilities</li>
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<p>608.2. If the object that’s resolving is an instant spell, a sorcery spell, or an ability, its resolution may involve several steps.</p>
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<p>608.2c The controller of the spell or ability follows its instructions <strong>in the order written</strong>.</p>
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GendoIkari
<p>Do the options in <a class="mtg-autocard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gix%27s%20Command">Gix&#39;s Command</a> happen individually from each other? Or at the same time? I am particularly interested in the interactions of choice 2 with either 1 or 3.</p>
<p>For example, if both my opponent and me have a pair of 2/2s and I cast Gix's Command choosing options 1 and 2, do I get to put +1/+1 counters on a creature <em>before</em> it is destroyed?</p>
<p>Similarly, if I choose options 2 and 3, do I get to return my creatures to my hand? (I notice that the card does not target and I assume this is why)</p>

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Does Gix's command work like I 'want' it to work?
Jonny
# Does Gix's command work like I 'want' it to work?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-11-21)

Do the options in [Gix's Command](https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Gix%27s%20Command) happen individually from each other? Or at the same time? I am particularly interested in the interactions of choice 2 with either 1 or 3.

For example, if both my opponent and me have a pair of 2/2s and I cast Gix's Command choosing options 1 and 2, do I get to put +1/+1 counters on a creature *before* it is destroyed?

Similarly, if I choose options 2 and 3, do I get to return my creatures to my hand? (I notice that the card does not target and I assume this is why)

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2022-11-21. Score: 10 | Accepted answer

Each option will happen one at a time, in the order it appears on the card. So if you choose 1 and 2, then 1 will happen followed by 2. If you choose 2 and 3, then 2 will happen followed by 3.

So:

1. Yes, you will get the counters and your 2/2 (now a 4/4) will not be destroyed.
2. Yes, your creatures will be in your graveyard and can be returned.

> 608. Resolving Spells and Abilities
>
> > 608.2. If the object that’s resolving is an instant spell, a sorcery spell, or an ability, its resolution may involve several steps.
> >
> > > 608.2c The controller of the spell or ability follows its instructions **in the order written**.


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