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Historical Rules · 16 January 2026

Rule 609.1

Official source text from the 16 January 2026 Rules release

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An effect is something that happens in the game as a result of a spell or ability. When a spell, activated ability, or triggered ability resolves, it may create one or more one-shot or continuous effects. Static abilities may create one or more continuous effects. Text itself is never an effect.

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