Rule evolution

Rule 201.5c

Previously numbered 201.4c.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2010-02-01 · 2 wording revisions · 1 renumbering

  1. Added201.4cDetails
    Text printed on some legendary cards refers to that card by a shortened version of its name. This occurs only on a second reference or later; first references always use the card's full name. Instances of a card's shortened name used in this manner are treated as though they used the card's full name.
  2. Wording changed201.4cDetails
    Text printed on some legendary cards refers to that card by a shortened version of its name. This occurs only on a second reference or later; first references always use the card's full name. Instances of a card's shortened name used in this manner are treated as though they used the card's full name.
  3. Renumbered201.4c → 201.5cDetails

    Previously
    2. Parts of a Card
    201. Name

    Then
    2. Parts of a Card
    201. Name

    Text printed on some legendary cards refers to that card by a shortened version of its name. Instances of a card’s shortened name used in this manner are treated as though they used the card’s full name.
  4. Wording changed201.5cDetails
    Text printed on some legendary cards refers to that card by a shortened version of its name. Instances of a card's shortened name used in this manner are treated as though they used the card's full name.

Current in the latest available Rules
Unchanged since 2026-08-07.