Rule evolution

Rule 702.130a

Previously numbered 702.129a.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2017-07-08 · 0 wording revisions · 1 renumbering

  1. Added702.129aDetails
    Afflict is a triggered ability. “Afflict N” means “Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses N life.”
  2. Renumbered702.129a → 702.130aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    702. Keyword Abilities

    Afflict is a triggered ability. “Afflict N” means “Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses N life.”

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