<p>You are correct. Because the abilities triggers “when you cast”, that triggered ability goes on the stack immediately after Sauron goes on the stack; before opponents would even have a chance to counter Sauron. Once it is on the stack, it makes no difference if Sauron is countered or not.</p>

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<p>Playing <a class="mtg-autocard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" href="https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sauron%2C%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings">Sauron, Lord of the Rings</a>. When cast you amass Orc 5 and return a creature from your graveyard. Since that triggers when cast will you get the two other creatures even if the spell is counted?</p>

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Casting Benefits even if spell is countered
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# Casting Benefits even if spell is countered

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-12-10)

Playing [Sauron, Lord of the Rings](https://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Sauron%2C%20Lord%20of%20the%20Rings). When cast you amass Orc 5 and return a creature from your graveyard. Since that triggers when cast will you get the two other creatures even if the spell is counted?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-12-11. Score: 3

You are correct. Because the abilities triggers “when you cast”, that triggered ability goes on the stack immediately after Sauron goes on the stack; before opponents would even have a chance to counter Sauron. Once it is on the stack, it makes no difference if Sauron is countered or not.


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