Rule evolution

Rule 508.1k

Previously numbered 508.1j.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 0 wording revisions · 1 renumbering

  1. Earliest archived Rules release508.1jDetails
    Each chosen creature still controlled by the active player becomes an attacking creature. It remains an attacking creature until it's removed from combat or the combat phase ends, whichever comes first. See rule 506.4.
  2. Renumbered508.1j → 508.1kDetails

    Previously
    5. Turn Structure
    508. Declare Attackers Step

    Then
    5. Turn Structure
    508. Declare Attackers Step

    Each chosen creature still controlled by the active player becomes an attacking creature. It remains an attacking creature until it’s removed from combat or the combat phase ends, whichever comes first. See rule 506.4.

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Unchanged since 2026-08-07.