Rule evolution
Rule 809.3c
Previously numbered 807.3c.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 3 wording revisions · 1 renumbering
Earliest archived Rules release807.3cDetails
A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to him or her. Example: At the start of an emperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.
Renumbered
807.3c→ 809.3cDetailsPreviously
8. Multiplayer Rules
807. Emperor VariantThen
8. Multiplayer Rules
809. Emperor VariantA player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to him or her. Example: At the start of an emperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.
Wording changed809.3cDetails
A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to him or her. Example: At the start of an
emperorEmperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.Wording changed809.3cDetails
A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to
him or herthem. Example: At the start of an Emperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.Wording changed809.3cDetails
A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to them.A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to them, a planeswalker controlled by a player seated immediately next to them, or a battle protected by a player seated immediately next to them. Example: At the start of an Emperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.