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Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules Changes

Lorwyn to Morningtide (Single Change View)

General changes

Old rule (Lorwyn) New rule (Morningtide)

Characteristic-Defining Ability

Some objects have intrinsic static abilities that define the object's colors, subtypes, power, or toughness. These abilities are characteristic-defining abilities, and they function in all zones. See rule 405.2.

Characteristic-Defining Ability

A characteristic-defining ability is a kind of static ability that conveys information about an object's characteristics that would normally be found elsewhere on that object (such as in its mana cost, type line, or power/toughness box). Characteristic-defining abilities function in all zones. See rule 405.2.