Rule evolution
Rule 121.8
Previously numbered 401.5, 120.8.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 16 wording revisions · 2 renumberings
Earliest archived Rules release401.5Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2h). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated.
Wording changed401.5Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2h). While face down, it's considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated.
Wording changed401.5Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2h). While face down, it's considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated.
Wording changed401.5Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.
2h2i). While face down, it's considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated.Renumbered
401.5→ 120.8DetailsPreviously
4. Zones
401. LibraryThen
1. Game Concepts
120. Drawing a CardIf a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i). While face down, it’s considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it’s being drawn, it’s revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated.
Renumbered
120.8→ 121.8DetailsPreviously
1. Game Concepts
120. Drawing a CardThen
1. Game Concepts
121. Drawing a CardIf a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i). While face down, it’s considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it’s being drawn, it’s revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated.
Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule 723, "Handling Illegal Actions"). While face down, it's considered to have no characteristics. The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated.
Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule 723, "Handling Illegal Actions").
While face down, it's considered to have no characteristics.The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
723725, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
725726, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
726727, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
727728, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
728729, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
729728, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
728729, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
729730, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
730731, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
731732, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.Wording changed121.8Details
If a spell or ability causes a card to be drawn while another spell is being cast, the drawn card is kept face down until that spell becomes cast (see rule 601.2i) or until the casting process is reversed (see rule
732733, "Handling Illegal Actions"). The same is true with relation to another ability being activated. If an effect allows or instructs a player to reveal the card as it's being drawn, it's revealed after the spell becomes cast or the ability becomes activated. While face down, the drawn card is considered to have no characteristics and can't be used to pay any part of the cost of the spell or ability that would require the card to have specific characteristics.