Rule evolution
Rule 701.27d
Previously numbered 701.25d, 701.26d, 701.28d.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2012-10-01 · 3 wording revisions · 4 renumberings
Added701.25dDetails
Some triggered abilities trigger when an object "transforms into" an object identified by name. Such an ability triggers only if that object didn't have the specified name immediately before the transform instruction and does have the specified name immediately after the transform instruction.
Wording changed701.25dDetails
Some triggered abilities trigger when an object "transforms into" an object identified by name.If a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, nothing happens.Such an ability triggers only if that object didn't have the specified name immediately before the transform instruction and does have the specified name immediately after the transform instruction.Renumbered
701.25d→ 701.26dDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsIf a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, nothing happens.
Renumbered
701.26d→ 701.27dDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsIf a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, nothing happens.
Renumbered
701.27d→ 701.28dDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsIf a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, nothing happens.
Wording changed701.28dDetails
If a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, or is a transforming token that was created with an instant or sorcery face, nothing happens.
Renumbered
701.28d→ 701.27dDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsIf a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is represented by an instant or sorcery card face, or is a transforming token that was created with an instant or sorcery face, nothing happens.
Wording changed701.27dDetails
If a spell or ability instructs a player to transform a permanent, and the face that permanent would transform into is
represented byan instant or sorcerycardface,or is a transforming token that was created with an instant or sorcery face,nothing happens.