Lazotep Convert selects a transform creature, but does not transform when paying cost
Issue where a copy ability that gain the abilities of the targeted creature do not allow transform to occur.
Game reproduce steps
1. Successfully remove defense counters from Invasion of Amonkhet
2. Trigger the cast of Lazotep Convert selecting a transform creature (in my case selected Gnottvold Hermit in my opponents graveyard)
3. Proceeded to cast the transform cost, successfully pay - but Gnottvold Hermit does not transform into Chrome Host Hulk
Card images attached, as well as log from last game - captured ~1 min after completion.
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[Deleted User] commented
Lazotep Convert cannot transform into Chrome Host Hulk, because it has no reference to the back face of that DFC. However, Lazotep Convert DID transform. The issue is, that Lazotep Convert entered as a copy of something, thus creating a continuous effect upon itself to copy the copiable values of Gnottvolt Hermit (with modifications). When the Convert transformed into its front side (Invasion of Amonkhet), that copy effect is still affecting it, overwriting the Battle characteristics. So what you had in the end was an Invasion of Amonkhet that was copying a Gnottvolt Hermit with the modifications made by Lazotep Convert.