.Official Rulings
When does Grommid’s (COTA 194) “You cannot play creatures” ability resolve? It looks like it is a play restriction, but is it active while in my hand?
The part of Grommid‘s ability that says “You cannot play creatures” is a constant ability that is only active while Grommid is in play.
Source: Rulebook
When does Grommid’s (COTA 194) “You cannot play creatures” ability resolve? It looks like it is a play restriction, but is it active while in my hand?
The part of Grommid‘s ability that says “You cannot play creatures” is a constant ability that is only active while Grommid is in play.
Source: Rulebook
Commentary
Regardless if this card was the attacker in a fight, if this card survives a fight, its ability will resolve.
Source: Timing Chart, Fight
Cards put into play by another card's effect (rather than being played from an out-of-play area such as the hand or discard pile) are not considered "played" cards. If an ability “puts” a card “into play,” bonus icons and “Play:” abilities on the card put into play do not resolve.
Source: Play: (ability)
FFG has clarified that Grommid's "You cannot play creatures." ability should be treated as a constant ability that is active only while Grommid is in play rather than a play restriction that would be active in the hand.
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