Rule evolution
Rule 113.3d
Previously numbered 112.3d.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 0 wording revisions · 1 renumbering
Earliest archived Rules release112.3dDetails
Static abilities are written as statements. They're simply true. Static abilities create continuous effects which are active while the permanent with the ability is on the battlefield and has the ability, or while the object with the ability is in the appropriate zone. See rule 604, "Handling Static Abilities."
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112.3d→ 113.3dDetailsPreviously
1. Game Concepts
112. AbilitiesThen
1. Game Concepts
113. AbilitiesStatic abilities are written as statements. They’re simply true. Static abilities create continuous effects which are active while the permanent with the ability is on the battlefield and has the ability, or while the object with the ability is in the appropriate zone. See rule 604, “Handling Static Abilities.”