Chain Stasis

Instant, U (1)
You may tap or untap target creature. Then that creature's controller may pay {2}{U}. If the player does, he or she may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy.¹
"Here we go again." -Kakra, Sea Troll
Illus. Pat Morrissey

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/4/2004: The decision to tap or untap is made on resolution of the spell (and of each copy).
• 10/4/2004: Paying to make Chain Stasis continue is done as part of the resolution of the spell.
• 10/4/2004: The copy is a spell, so it can be targeted by other spells and abilities that target a spell.
• 10/4/2004: The player putting the copy spell on the stack controls that spell.
• 10/4/2004: The spell copy has all the text and can result in itself being copied.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (1/6)	Homelands (Rare)