Rule evolution
Rule 701.44a
Previously numbered 701.38a, 701.39a, 701.40a.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2017-09-29 · 2 wording revisions · 3 renumberings
Added701.38aDetails
Certain abilities instruct a permanent to explore. To do so, that permanent’s controller reveals the top card of his or her library. If a land card is revealed this way, that player puts that card into his or her hand. Otherwise, that player puts a +1/+1 counter on the exploring permanent and may put the revealed card into his or her graveyard.
Wording changed & Renumbered
701.38a→ 701.39aDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsCertain abilities instruct a permanent to explore. To do so, that permanent's controller reveals the top card of
histheiror herlibrary. If a land card is revealed this way, that player puts that card intohistheiror herhand. Otherwise, that player puts a +1/+1 counter on the exploring permanent and may put the revealed card intohistheiror hergraveyard.Renumbered
701.39a→ 701.40aDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsCertain abilities instruct a permanent to explore. To do so, that permanent’s controller reveals the top card of their library. If a land card is revealed this way, that player puts that card into their hand. Otherwise, that player puts a +1/+1 counter on the exploring permanent and may put the revealed card into their graveyard.
Renumbered
701.40a→ 701.44aDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsCertain abilities instruct a permanent to explore. To do so, that permanent’s controller reveals the top card of their library. If a land card is revealed this way, that player puts that card into their hand. Otherwise, that player puts a +1/+1 counter on the exploring permanent and may put the revealed card into their graveyard.
Wording changed701.44aDetails
Certain spells and abilities instruct a permanent to explore. To do so, that permanent's controller reveals the top card of their library. If a land card is revealed this way, that player puts that card into their hand. Otherwise, that player puts a +1/+1 counter on the exploring permanent and may put the revealed card into their graveyard.