Rule evolution
Rule 208.2b
Previously numbered 207.2b.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 4 wording revisions · 1 renumbering
Earliest archived Rules release207.2bDetails
The card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific choices as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters the battlefield . . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] enters the battlefield as . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen with these effects affect the creature's copiable values; see rule 706.2. While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.
Wording changed207.2bDetails
The card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific choices as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters the battlefield . . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] enters the battlefield as . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen with these effects affect the creature's copiable values
; see rule 706.2.(See rule 706.2.) While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.Renumbered
207.2b→ 208.2bDetailsPreviously
2. Parts of a Card
207. Power/ToughnessThen
2. Parts of a Card
208. Power/ToughnessThe card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific choices as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters the battlefield . . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] enters the battlefield as . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen with these effects affect the creature's copiable values. (See rule 706.2.) While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.
Wording changed208.2bDetails
The card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific
choicesvalues as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters the battlefield . . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] enters the battlefield as . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen or determined with these effects affect the creature's copiable values. (See rule 706.2.) While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.Wording changed208.2bDetails
The card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific values as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters the battlefield . . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] enters the battlefield as . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen or determined with these effects affect the creature's copiable values. (See rule
706707.2.) While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.Wording changed208.2bDetails
The card may have a static ability that creates a replacement effect that sets the creature's power and toughness to one of a number of specific values as it enters the battlefield or is turned face up. (See rule 614, "Replacement Effects.") Such an ability is worded "As [this creature] enters
the battlefield. . . ," "As [this creature] is turned face up . . . ," or "[This creature] entersthe battlefieldas . . ." and lists two or more specific power and toughness values (and may also list additional characteristics). The characteristics chosen or determined with these effects affect the creature's copiable values. (See rule 707.2.) While the card isn't on the battlefield, its power and toughness are each considered to be 0.