Rule evolution

Rule 702.103e

Previously numbered 702.102d, 702.103d.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2013-09-27 · 3 wording revisions · 2 renumberings

  1. Added702.102dDetails
    As an Aura spell with bestow begins resolving, if its target is illegal, the effect making it an Aura spell ends. It continues resolving as a creature spell and will be put onto the battlefield under the control of the spell's controller. This is an exception to rule 608.3a.
  2. Wording changed702.102dDetails
    As ana bestowed Aura spell with bestow begins resolving, if its target is illegal, it ceases to be bestowed and the effect making it an Aura spell ends. It continues resolving as a creature spell and will be put onto the battlefield under the control of the spell's controller. This is an exception to rule 608.3a.
  3. Renumbered702.102d → 702.103dDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    As a bestowed Aura spell begins resolving, if its target is illegal, it ceases to be bestowed and the effect making it an Aura spell ends. It continues resolving as a creature spell and will be put onto the battlefield under the control of the spell’s controller. This is an exception to rule 608.3a.
  4. Wording changed & Renumbered702.103d → 702.103eDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    As a bestowed Aura spell begins resolving, if its target is illegal, it ceases to be bestowed and the effect making it an Aura spell ends. It continues resolving as a creature spell and will be put onto the battlefield under the control of the spell's controller. It continues resolving as a creature spell. This is an exception to rule 608.3a.
  5. Wording changed702.103eDetails
    As a bestowed Aura spell begins resolving, if its target is illegal, it ceases to be bestowed and the effect making it an Aura spell ends. It continues resolving as a creature spell. This is an exception to rule 608.3a.See rule 608.3b.

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