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Rule 704.5y

Previously numbered 704.5x.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2023-04-14 · 1 wording revision · 1 renumbering

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  1. Added704.5xDetails
    If a Siege’s controller is also its designated protector, that player chooses an opponent to become its protector. If no player can be chosen this way, the battle is put into its owner’s graveyard. See rule 310, “Battles.”

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  2. Wording changed & Renumbered704.5x → 704.5yDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    704. State-Based Actions

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    704. State-Based Actions

    If a Siegebattle's controllerprotector is alsoa itsplayer designatedwho can't be its protector, that playerbattle's controller chooses an opponentappropriate player to become its protector. If no player can be chosen this way, the battle is put into its owner's graveyard. See rule 310, "Battles."

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