Forum:Scapegoat's negation vs another summon

If I activate Scapegoat and my opponent attempts to negate its activation by detaching 2 XYZ materials from Evolzar Laggia, does the activation of Scapegoat prevent me from chaining Zoma the Spirit to Laggia's effect, or can I activate it?

Conversely, if I activate Zoma the Spirit and my opponent attempts to negate its activation by detaching 2 XYZ materials from Evolzar Laggia, does the activation of Zoma prevent me from chaining Scapegoat or can I activate it?

Now, replace the word 'chaining' with 'activating after the effect of Laggia resolves' in the above 2 questions. Can I activate Scapegoat/ Zoma the Spirit after Laggia resolves?

In general, in a situation without any negating, can I have activated Scapegoat/ Zoma the Spirit in the same chain where one resolves and one doesn't (just, for example, for the sake of chain links)?

Also, once Scapegoat/ Zoma the Spirit has resolved, can I activate the other (Zoma the Spirit/ Scapegoat) with the intention of its effect 'resolving without effect' (for example, for the sake of chain links)? 94.12.49.135 (talk) 21:32, November 24, 2011 (UTC)