diff --git a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CopyPermanentEffect.java b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CopyPermanentEffect.java
index 35a4c56539f..76b69047af6 100644
--- a/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CopyPermanentEffect.java
+++ b/forge-game/src/main/java/forge/game/ability/effects/CopyPermanentEffect.java
@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ public class CopyPermanentEffect extends SpellAbilityEffect {
 
                 tgtCards.clear();
                 if (!cards.isEmpty()) {
-                    tgtCards.add(Card.fromPaperCard(cards.get(0), null));
+                    tgtCards.add(Card.fromPaperCard(cards.get(0), sa.getActivatingPlayer()));
                 }
             }
         }