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Rule 609.1
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 0 wording revisions · 0 renumberings
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An effect is something that happens in the game as a result of a spell or ability. When a spell, activated ability, or triggered ability resolves, it may create one or more one-shot or continuous effects. Static abilities may create one or more continuous effects. Text itself is never an effect.