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Crystal Clear Magic
The Crystal Clear Magic series digs into the game rules to explain how the game works and answer questions of all types.

The goal of these articles is to explain the rules in terms we can all follow and in chunks that can be understood separately.

Each article also includes frequently asked questions and a section at that relates the topic to the official Comprehensive Rulebook references.

The Articles

Crystal Clear Magic

Part 1: Timing Basics

Part 2: More Timing

  • 2A - Targets & Targeting
  • 2B - Triggered Abilities
  • 2C - Mana Abilities
  • 2D - State Based Effects
  • 2E - Static Abilities & Continuous Effects
  • 2F - Delayed Abilities
  • 2G - Replacement Effects

Part 3: Game Play

  • 3A - Starting the Game
  • 3B - Turn Structure
  • 3C - Combat
  • 3D - End of Turn

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