Rule evolution

Rule 112.4

Previously numbered 111.4.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 1 renumbering

  1. Earliest archived Rules release111.4Details
    If an effect changes any characteristics of a permanent spell, the effect continues to apply to the permanent when the spell resolves. See rule 400.7. Example: If an effect changes a black creature spell to white, the creature is white when it enters the battlefield and remains white for the duration of the effect changing its color.
  2. Renumbered111.4 → 112.4Details

    Previously
    1. Game Concepts
    111. Spells

    Then
    1. Game Concepts
    112. Spells

    If an effect changes any characteristics of a permanent spell, the effect continues to apply to the permanent when the spell resolves. See rule 400.7. Example: If an effect changes a black creature spell to white, the creature is white when it enters the battlefield and remains white for the duration of the effect changing its color.
  3. Wording changed112.4Details
    If an effect of a resolving spell or ability changes any characteristics of a permanent spell, the effect continues to apply to the permanent when the spell resolves. See rule 400.7. Example: If an effect changes a black creature spell to white, the creature is white when it enters the battlefield and remains white for the duration of the effect changing its color.

Current in the latest available Rules
Unchanged since 2026-08-07.