Rule evolution
Rule 701.9b
Previously numbered 701.7b, 701.8b.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 0 wording revisions · 2 renumberings
Earliest archived Rules release701.7bDetails
By default, effects that cause a player to discard a card allow the affected player to choose which card to discard. Some effects, however, require a random discard or allow another player to choose which card is discarded.
Renumbered
701.7b→ 701.8bDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsBy default, effects that cause a player to discard a card allow the affected player to choose which card to discard. Some effects, however, require a random discard or allow another player to choose which card is discarded.
Renumbered
701.8b→ 701.9bDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsThen
7. Additional Rules
701. Keyword ActionsBy default, effects that cause a player to discard a card allow the affected player to choose which card to discard. Some effects, however, require a random discard or allow another player to choose which card is discarded.