Rule evolution
Rule 608.2k
Previously numbered 608.2i, 608.2j.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 2 renumberings
Earliest archived Rules release608.2iDetails
If an ability's effect refers to a specific untargeted object that has been previously referred to by that ability's cost or trigger condition, it still affects that object even if the object has changed characteristics. Example: Wall of Tears says "Whenever Wall of Tears blocks a creature, return that creature to its owner's hand at end of combat." If Wall of Tears blocks a creature, then that creature ceases to be a creature before the triggered ability resolves, the permanent will still be returned to its owner's hand.
Renumbered
608.2i→ 608.2jDetailsPreviously
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
608. Resolving Spells and AbilitiesThen
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
608. Resolving Spells and AbilitiesIf an ability’s effect refers to a specific untargeted object that has been previously referred to by that ability’s cost or trigger condition, it still affects that object even if the object has changed characteristics. Example: Wall of Tears says “Whenever Wall of Tears blocks a creature, return that creature to its owner’s hand at end of combat.” If Wall of Tears blocks a creature, then that creature ceases to be a creature before the triggered ability resolves, the permanent will still be returned to its owner’s hand.
Renumbered
608.2j→ 608.2kDetailsPreviously
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
608. Resolving Spells and AbilitiesThen
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
608. Resolving Spells and AbilitiesIf an ability’s effect refers to a specific untargeted object that has been previously referred to by that ability’s cost or trigger condition, it still affects that object even if the object has changed characteristics. Example: Wall of Tears says “Whenever Wall of Tears blocks a creature, return that creature to its owner’s hand at end of combat.” If Wall of Tears blocks a creature, then that creature ceases to be a creature before the triggered ability resolves, the permanent will still be returned to its owner’s hand.
Wording changed608.2kDetails
If an ability's effect refers to a specific untargeted object that has been previously referred to by that ability's cost or trigger condition, it still affects that object even if the object has changed characteristics. Example: Wall of Tears says "Whenever
WallthisofcreatureTearsblocks a creature, return that creature to its owner's hand at end of combat." If Wall of Tears blocks a creature, then that creature ceases to be a creature before the triggered ability resolves, the permanent will still be returned to its owner's hand.