Rule evolution
Rule 707.2a
Previously numbered 706.2a.
Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 1 wording revision · 1 renumbering
Earliest archived Rules release706.2aDetails
A copy acquires the color of the object it's copying because that value is derived from its mana cost. A copy acquires the abilities of the object it's copying because those values are derived from its rules text. A copy doesn't wind up with two values of each ability (that is, it doesn't copy the object's abilities and its rules text, then have that rules text define a new set of abilities).
Wording changed706.2aDetails
A copy acquires the color of the object it's copying because that value is derived from its mana cost or color indicator. A copy acquires the abilities of the object it's copying because those values are derived from its rules text. A copy doesn't wind up with two values of each ability (that is, it doesn't copy the object's abilities and its rules text, then have that rules text define a new set of abilities).
Renumbered
706.2a→ 707.2aDetailsPreviously
7. Additional Rules
706. Copying ObjectsThen
7. Additional Rules
707. Copying ObjectsA copy acquires the color of the object it’s copying because that value is derived from its mana cost or color indicator. A copy acquires the abilities of the object it’s copying because those values are derived from its rules text. A copy doesn’t wind up with two values of each ability (that is, it doesn’t copy the object’s abilities and its rules text, then have that rules text define a new set of abilities).