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Rule 408.1
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 0 renumberings
Earliest archived Rules release408.1Details
In certain casual variants, nontraditional _Magic_ cards and/or specially designated cards start the game in the command zone. Each variant has its own rules regarding such cards. See Section 9, "Casual Variants."
Wording changed408.1Details
In certain casual variants, nontraditional _Magic_ cards and/or specially designated cards start the game in the command zone.The command zone is a game area reserved for certain specialized objects that have an overarching effect on the game, yet are not permanents and cannot be destroyed.Each variant has its own rules regarding such cards. See Section 9, "Casual Variants."