If a character casts summon monster and summons the monster immediately next to another creature, does that creature get an attack of opportunity?
The spell states “It appears where you designate and acts immediately, on your turn.”, but does the appearance count as a movement by the summon (à la teleport), which would then grant an attack of opportunity?
Best Answer
No attack of opportunity is granted.
According to the Pathfinder's RSD attacks of opportunity are triggered only by:
Appearing into a square because of a summoning spell seems to not fall in these two categories.
However, appearing in the middle of a fight may or may not be considered a distracting act, according to how your group interpret Summoning effects.