Rule evolution
Rule 602.1d
Previously numbered 602.1b.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 1 renumbering
Earliest archived Rules release602.1bDetails
For many years, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.
Wording changed602.1bDetails
For many yearsPreviously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.Renumbered
602.1b→ 602.1dDetailsPreviously
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
602. Activating Activated AbilitiesThen
6. Spells, Abilities, and Effects
602. Activating Activated AbilitiesPreviously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.