(2015-08-25) If the non-awaken part of the spell doesnt require a target and you cast the spell for its awaken cost, then the spell wont resolve if the target land you control becomes illegal before the spell resolves (such as due to being destroyed in response to the spell being cast)
I think thats a strategy worth exploring, dont you
That kind of value makes it integral to Turbo Fog decks, though its not nearly so meaningful in Commander
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Once that spell or ability starts to resolve, however, and its controller chooses which permanents and players will get new counters, its too late for anyone to respond