Rule evolution

Rule 702.104a

Previously numbered 702.103a.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2014-02-01 · 2 wording revisions · 1 renumbering

  1. Added702.103aDetails
    Tribute is a static ability that functions as the creature with tribute is entering the battlefield. "Tribute N" means "As this creature enters the battlefield, choose an opponent. That player may have this creature enter the battlefield with an additional N +1/+1 counters on it."
  2. Wording changed702.103aDetails
    Tribute is a static ability that functions as the creature with tribute is entering the battlefield. "Tribute N" means "As this creature enters the battlefield, choose an opponent. That player may haveput this creature enter the battlefield with an additional N +1/+1 counters on it as it enters the battlefield."
  3. Renumbered702.103a → 702.104aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Tribute is a static ability that functions as the creature with tribute is entering the battlefield. “Tribute N” means “As this creature enters the battlefield, choose an opponent. That player may put an additional N +1/+1 counters on it as it enters the battlefield.”
  4. Wording changed702.104aDetails
    Tribute is a static ability that functions as the creature with tribute is entering the battlefield. "Tribute N" means "As this creature enters the battlefield, choose an opponent. That player may put an additional N +1/+1 counters on it as it enters the battlefield."

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Unchanged since 2026-08-07.